The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed twelve electronic logging devices from its registered list after the companies failed to meet federal requirements. Motor carriers using any of the affected devices have 60 days to replace them with an approved unit.
FMCSA Removes 12 ELDs from Registered List
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has placed 12 ELDs on its Revoked Devices list. The devices were removed because the manufacturers did not maintain compliance with ELD technical standards. Carriers are advised to check the official list at eld.fmcsa.dot.gov to confirm whether their device remains approved for use.
Non-Domiciled CDL Exemption Issued
FMCSA has granted an exemption allowing states to issue non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses and commercial learner’s permits to citizens of Freely Associated States who reside in the United States and present a valid passport along with required documentation. The exemption addresses licensing needs for this specific group of drivers.
Legacy Registration Systems to Retire
FMCSA will retire several legacy registration systems at 8 p.m. on Thursday as part of the transition to its new Motus registration platform. Motor carriers are urged to complete any pending registrations before the cutoff to avoid disruptions. The new system includes enhanced fraud protections and improved accessibility features.