FMCSA Renews Truck Driver Hours Logging Approval
Published Date: 6/13/2025
Notice
Summary
The FMCSA is renewing its approval to collect info on truck drivers’ work hours using electronic logging devices (ELDs). This keeps drivers and carriers accountable for following safety rules about driving and rest times. No big changes or new costs are expected, but the renewal helps keep roads safer and the paperwork in check.
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ELD use and installation remains required
If you run a motor carrier or drive commercial motor vehicles that are subject to the record of duty status rule, your carrier must install and you must use an electronic logging device (ELD) to report your record of duty status (RODS). The RODS reported by ELDs help enforcement officials determine whether drivers are following hours-of-service rules that limit driving and require rest.
Renewal says no new costs expected
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is renewing its information collection approval for Hours of Service (HOS) and states that no big changes or new costs are expected from this renewal. This means the renewal is intended to keep current ELD reporting and paperwork practices in place.
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