Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Law
By Staff Writer: Evergreen Content April 13, 2018
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The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) law, which went into effect on April 1, 2018, aims to create a better and safer environment for carriers.
The device syncs with the truck's engine to record driving time. The regulation also limits driving to a maximum of 11 hours per day within a 14-hour workday and requires drivers to be off duty for 10 consecutive hours.
Although the rule has industry support and provides benefits like reducing crashes and minimizing logbook errors, many truckers are likely to oppose it with concerns that the new regulation may limit flexibility, especially during delays caused by factors beyond their control, such as traffic.
Adjusting to the new regulations will take time for the industry, but ultimately, it should become clear that the law creates a safer environment for truckers and the industry as a whole. It also introduces a more efficient system for tracking, managing, and sharing records of duty status (RODS) data.
To learn more about the EDL Rule, please click here.