Truck drivers and carriers using 12 electronic logging devices recently removed from FMCSA’s registered list have until July 20 to switch to compliant systems before the devices create hours of service problems during inspections.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced the removals this week as part of its continued review of electronic logging devices that no longer meet federal requirements. The latest action follows three additional ELD removals announced earlier this month.
Motor carriers using the revoked devices must stop relying on them and replace them with compliant ELDs from FMCSA’s registered device list before the deadline. During the transition, carriers may revert to paper logs or logging software to record required hours of service data.
Drivers Using Revoked Devices Could Be Placed Out of Service
FMCSA said drivers who continue using the revoked ELDs on or after July 20 will be considered in violation of 49 CFR 395.8(a)(1), which covers failing to maintain a proper record of duty status.
Those drivers may also be placed out of service under the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance out-of-service criteria.
The deadline gives carriers a limited window to replace affected systems, train drivers on the new device, and make sure records can be transferred properly during roadside inspections.
Revoked Devices Could Return if Providers Fix Deficiencies
FMCSA said an ELD provider may be returned to the registered device list if the company corrects all identified deficiencies.
If that happens, FMCSA said it will notify the industry and enforcement personnel that the device has been restored to the list.
Even with that possibility, the agency strongly encouraged motor carriers to begin replacing revoked systems now rather than waiting to see whether a provider corrects the issue before July 20.
What Drivers Should Know Before the Deadline
The main risk for drivers is continuing to rely on a device that enforcement officials no longer recognize as compliant after the deadline.
Drivers using affected ELDs should confirm whether their carrier has a replacement plan, whether paper logs or logging software will be used during the transition, and when the new system will be ready before the July 20 compliance date.
Waiting until the final days could create avoidable problems during roadside inspections, especially if drivers are not familiar with the replacement system or backup logging method.
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Last updated: May 25, 2026
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