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As mentioned earlier, if you have already installed e-logs, you will have time until late 2019 to implement ELD.
Should I wait until 2019?
If you already have AOBRD, it seems obvious to wait couple more years and then get ELD. However, you will lose time to get along with new technology, and to get prepared before the deadline. Also, it won’t take too long to feel the benefits of ELD.
Avoiding HOS violations
Using electronic logs results in accurate and fast HOS recording. This way, the drivers get reminded of mandated requirements, which avoids possible violations. Exactly how big saving we are talking about, you can see this HOS clock:
The costs and benefits
It’s expected that annual costs of electronic logging devices variates from $165 to $832, with average costs of $495 per truck. Still, there is no doubt that more affordable models, specialized for ELD mandate, will be introduced soon.
What’s more, smartphones and tables can be used as long as the system meets ELD requirements. Important: smartphone alone doesn’t meet ELD standards. The device have to be integrally synchronized with the engine.