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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For owner operators, small fleets, and safety departments, this means immediate action to avoid violations and potential out-of-service orders.

FMCSA Confirms Removal of 9 ELDs

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has officially placed nine devices on its Revoked Devices list. According to the agency, the affected companies failed to meet minimum technical standards outlined in federal regulations under Title 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395.

FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs made the agency’s position clear.

“If an ELD isn’t meeting federal requirements, it’s taken out of service — plain and simple,” said Derek Barrs, FMCSA administrator. “We’ll keep making clear, fair decisions that put safety first and support everyone who shares America’s roadways.”

When a device is revoked, it is no longer considered compliant for federal hours of service recordkeeping.

List of Revoked ELD Devices

The following devices have been removed from the FMCSA Registered Devices list:

• Global Telecommunication Services Inc.
  Device Name: GTS ELD
  Model Number: 213W01
  ELD Identifier: GTS18A
• UTRUCKIN INC
  Device Name: UTRUCKIN
  Model Number: PT30
  ELD Identifier: UTRUCK
• ELD365
  Device Name: ELD365 ELOG
  Model Number: ELD365 (f/k/a ELOG365)
  ELD Identifier: ELD365
• IRONMAN ELD
  Device Name: IRONMAN ELD
  Model Number: IRON300
  ELD Identifier: IRM881
• HOST ELD LLC (f/k/a FACTOR ELD)
  Device Name: FACTOR ELD
  Model Number: FACTORELD1
  ELD Identifier: FRELD1
• Aireld Technologies
  Device Name: AirELD
  Model Number: Android & Xirgo 6300 Series
  ELD Identifier: ARELD1
• Aireld Technologies
  Device Name: Air ELD
  Model Number: iOS & Xirgo 6300 Series
  ELD Identifier: ARELD2
• Aireld Technologies
  Device Name: AirELD
  Model Number: Android & PT30
  ELD Identifier: ARELD3
• Aireld Technologies
  Device Name: AirELD
  Model Number: iOS & PT30
  ELD Identifier: ARELD4

Drivers and carriers currently using any of these devices must transition to a compliant solution within the timeline provided by FMCSA.

What Carriers Must Do Now

Motor carriers have up to 60 days from the date of removal to replace the revoked ELDs with compliant devices listed on the FMCSA Registered Devices list. The agency has outlined specific steps.

Carriers must:

• Discontinue using the revoked ELDs
• Revert to paper logs or logging software to record required hours of service data
• Replace revoked devices with compliant ELDs before April 14

Until April 14, enforcement guidance instructs safety officials not to cite drivers using revoked devices under 49 CFR 395.8(a)(1) for no record of duty status or 395.22(a) for failing to use a registered ELD. Instead, officers should request paper logs, logging software records, or use the ELD display as a backup method to review hours of service data.

Beginning April 14, drivers still operating with one of the revoked devices may be cited under 49 CFR 395.8(a)(1) and placed out of service under Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance criteria.

Why This Matters for Drivers and Fleets

For owner operators, a revoked ELD can quickly turn into lost time and revenue if not addressed. An out-of-service order tied to hours of service documentation affects delivery schedules, CSA scores, and carrier reputation.

For safety directors and compliance managers, reviewing device status against the FMCSA Registered Devices list should now be part of routine internal audits. Devices can be reinstated if deficiencies are corrected, but FMCSA has strongly encouraged carriers to act immediately rather than wait for possible reinstatement.

If an ELD provider corrects all identified deficiencies, FMCSA will restore the device to the registered list and notify the industry.

In the meantime, drivers and fleet managers should verify their current ELD model and identifier against the official FMCSA database.

For complete guidance and the current list of compliant devices, visit the FMCSA ELD website.

Source: The Trucker

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