The fmcsa notes that while eld prices haven t come down drastically in the past few years many providers are introducing less expensive fleet management system models that have features designed.
Electronic logging device for semi trucks.
Continued use of a grandfathered automatic on board recording device.
The electronic logging device eld rule congressionally mandated as a part of map 21 is intended to help create a safer work environment for drivers and make it easier and faster to accurately track manage and share records of duty status rods data.
Built with drivers in mind it has proven to be the top eld on the market and meets all fmcsa requirements for the eld mandate.
A printout from an electronic logging device a display from a device installed with logging software and electronic signature capabilities having the records available by entering them into an eld or.
Electronic logging devices ranged from an annualized price of 165 to 832 with the most popular device used today priced at 495 truck.
The cost can vary greatly depending on if you re looking to buy a device outright or go with an eld provider that charges an annual rate.
The keeptruckin eld plugs directly into the vehicle s diagnostic port with the provided 6 pin or 9 pin cables.
The devices link to a semi truck s engine capturing the movement of the truck and recording how much time a.
The fmcsa has pushed for electronic logging to prevent driver cheating on paper logs.
An eld synchronizes with a vehicle engine to automatically record driving time.