FMCSA has been removing electronic logging devices from its list of registered ELDs when the companies behind them fail to meet the technical requirements in federal rules. Two rounds this summer matter right now: one whose replacement deadline has already passed, and one that closes in early October.
This is a news summary, not legal advice. Always confirm your specific devices against FMCSA's official lists.
What happened
July 9, 2026: FMCSA removed 10 ELDs from its registered list because the providers did not meet the minimum requirements in 49 CFR Part 395, Subpart B, Appendix A. Motor carriers were given 60 days, until Sept. 8, 2026, to replace them. Devices named in that round include Ontime Logs, Last Minute ELD, Porter ELD, Zee HOS Compliance, EV ELD, Light and Travel ELD, PremierRide Logs, 2BRO ELD, 305 ELD and TT ELD 40.
Aug. 6, 2026: FMCSA removed five more devices for the same reason: Moonlight ELD, HGRS ELD, Highest ELD, TruckFord ELD and Sparkle ELD. Carriers using them have until Oct. 6, 2026 to switch to a compliant device.
Several providers offer more than one product or model, so check the exact provider name and model number against FMCSA's Revoked Devices list rather than relying on a brand name alone.
What it means for your fleet
During the 60-day window, FMCSA told roadside officers to accept paper logs, logging software or the device's display as a backup way to review hours of service. That grace period is over for the July group.
- Since Sept. 8: a carrier still using one of the July devices is considered to be operating without an ELD. The driver can be cited for having no record of duty status under 49 CFR 395.8(a)(1) and placed out of service under the CVSA Out-of-Service Criteria.
- On and after Oct. 6: the same applies to the five devices revoked in August.
Beyond the roadside stop itself, hours-of-service violations feed into your Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System, and an out-of-service order means a stranded load and a driver who can't move until the problem is fixed.
A provider can be restored to the registered list if it corrects the deficiencies, but there's no guarantee it will happen before your deadline. Planning around a reinstatement is a gamble.
What to do now
- Audit every truck. List the ELD provider and model in each power unit, including owner-operators leased to you, and compare them with FMCSA's Revoked Devices list.
- If you find a July device: stop relying on it immediately. Keep drivers on paper logs or logging software only as a stopgap, and install a device from the Registered Devices list as fast as you can.
- If you find an August device: schedule the replacement now rather than in the first week of October, when installers and providers will be busiest.
- Train drivers on the new device, including how to transfer data to an officer at roadside and what to do if the device malfunctions.
- Document the switch. Record the date each truck changed devices, the old and new provider, and any period on paper logs. Keep records of duty status and supporting documents for at least six months, as the rules require.
- Check your provider contracts for refunds or replacement help if a device you paid for was revoked.
Quick answers
How do I know if my ELD was revoked? Check the provider name and model number against the Revoked Devices list on FMCSA's ELD website. Your provider should also have notified you, but don't rely on that.
Can my drivers keep using paper logs? Only as a temporary measure during the replacement window. Once the deadline for your device has passed, a revoked device doesn't count as an ELD.
Sources
- FMCSA: Electronic Logging Devices, registered and revoked device lists
- FMCSA: FMCSA Removes 10 Devices from List of Registered Electronic Logging Devices
- FMCSA: FMCSA Removes Five Devices from List of Registered Electronic Logging Devices
- FleetOwner: FMCSA revokes five ELDs, warns trucking fleets of compliance deadline
- TruckersReport: FMCSA Orders Fleets to Stop Using 15 Revoked Electronic Logging Devices
