The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced the removal of two additional electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its list of registered devices. The Mountain ELD and XELD have been officially moved to the Revoked Devices list after failing to meet the minimum requirements outlined in 49 CFR Part 395, Subpart B, Appendix A. This change became effective as of Dec. 18, 2024.
With these latest updates, the total number of ELD removals this past week has risen to six.
What Motor Carriers Need to Do Now
FMCSA is actively notifying motor carriers using these revoked ELDs. If your company uses Mountain ELD or XELD, the following steps must be taken to stay compliant:
1.Stop Using the Revoked ELDs
Discontinue the use of both Mountain ELD and XELD immediately and switch to either paper logs or a logging software solution to continue recording hours of service (HOS) data without disruption.
2. Replace Devices Before Feb. 16, 2025
Choose a compliant ELD from the FMCSA’s Registered Devices list and ensure the replacement process is completed within the given 60-day timeline.
Motor carriers that fail to replace these devices by Feb. 16, 2025, will face penalties for noncompliance.
Potential for Device Reinstatement
The FMCSA has clarified that the providers of Mountain ELD and XELD can address the deficiencies identified during the review. If the issues are resolved, these devices may be reinstated on the registered devices list. Any such updates will be announced by FMCSA to keep the industry informed.
Interim Enforcement Guidance for Safety Officials
Until Feb. 16, 2025, FMCSA encourages compliance officers to avoid citing drivers using Mountain ELD or XELD under the following HOS violations during the transitional period:
- 395.8(a)(1): “No record of duty status”
- 395.22(a): “Failing to use a registered ELD”
Instead, officials are asked to accept:
- Paper logs,
- Logging software, or
- The revoked ELDs themselves as an interim method for verifying HOS data.
However, as of Feb. 16, enforcement will tighten. Motor carriers found using the revoked ELDs beyond this date will be considered as operating without an ELD. At that point, drivers could face penalties under 395.8(a)(1) and be placed out-of-service (OOS) in line with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Criteria.
FMCSA Urges Proactive Compliance
FMCSA is urging motor carriers not to delay action. Addressing this issue promptly will help companies avoid compliance issues if the current deficiencies are not resolved by the affected ELD providers.
For further guidance and updates regarding ELD compliance, visit the official FMCSA ELD website.
Source: Truckers News
