Truckers take note: the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed the Phoenix ELD from its list of certified electronic logging devices. This action comes after five other ELDs were also revoked last week.
The Phoenix ELD, like those before it, failed to meet the minimum requirements set out in the ELD regulations.
“This action reflects FMCSA’s continued commitment to ensuring that only compliant, reliable ELDs are in use and is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to remove non-compliant, unsafe devices from operation,” said FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs.
What Truckers Need to Do
Motor carriers and drivers using the Phoenix ELD now have a 60-day window to switch to a compliant device. Here’s the breakdown:
• Stop using the Phoenix ELD and revert to paper logs or approved logging software for recording hours of service.
• Replace the revoked ELD with a compliant device from FMCSA’s Registered Devices list before December 22.
Drivers and carriers using the Phoenix ELD before the December 22 deadline will not face violations. After that date, continued use will be treated as operating without an ELD, often cited as a no-logbook violation.
What Happens Next
If the Phoenix ELD provider addresses all deficiencies, FMCSA will re-certify the device and update the industry on its status. Until then, truckers must ensure their logs are compliant to avoid violations.
Staying on top of which ELDs are certified is critical. Make sure your device is up to date and compliant so your logs remain valid and your trucking operation stays on the right side of FMCSA rules.
Source: Overdrive
