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ELD Devices & HOS Compliance

FMCSA-certified Electronic Logging Devices, Hours-of-Service compliance, and fleet management for trucking and commercial vehicle operations.

Quick Answer

ELD compliance is federally required for most commercial drivers operating in interstate commerce. GPS Insight is the top overall recommendation for ELD combined with full fleet management. Motive is the most popular purpose-built trucking ELD platform. Not sure what your fleet needs? Take the quiz →

What is ELD compliance?

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Automatic Recording

ELDs connect directly to the vehicle's ECM and automatically record driving time when the engine is running.

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Hours of Service

HOS rules limit how many hours a commercial driver can operate before mandatory rest periods.

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DOT Inspections

Drivers must be able to display ELD records to officers during roadside inspections, replacing paper logbooks.

ELD Compliance Questions

What is an ELD device?

An ELD automatically records a commercial driver's hours of service by connecting to the vehicle's ECM. It replaces paper logbooks, automatically tracks driving time, and must meet FMCSA certification standards. Full mandate explanation →

Who is required to use an ELD?

Most CMV drivers operating in interstate commerce who are required to maintain records of duty status. Short-haul exemption applies within 150 air miles. See full exemption list →

What is the best ELD for small trucking operations?

Motive and GPS Insight both offer ELD solutions that work for owner-operators and small fleets. Motive has a strong driver-facing app and broad trucking industry adoption. GPS Insight offers ELD alongside full fleet management for growing operations. See full rankings →

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