ELD Mandate Fact No. 13: an ELD must be provider-certified that the device meets the proper specifications.
ELD Mandate Fact No. 14: The ELDs will be available in a number of shapes and sizes – once a final rule is published.
ELD Mandate Fact No. 15: Until the new rule is published, there is no such thing as a compliant ELD.
ELD Fact No. 16: In preparation for the ELDs passing, the FMCSA examined a number of similar HOS logging devices on the market and set a benchmark for what fleets can expect to pay on an annual basis.
ELD Mandate Fact No. 17: Something the new ELD requirements must address is the concerns that carriers could misuse the devices to harass truck drivers.
ELD Fact No. 18: A lot of the systems available for purchase have map and route solutions as well. This can help drivers avoid high-traffic areas and navigate around construction sites.
ELD Mandate Fact No. 19: Big truth is that many fleets are already seeing the benefits of ELDs.
