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Revoked ELDs: Interim Logs, Record Retention and Replacement Deadlines

Fleets using revoked ELDs should identify the exact device, follow its FMCSA notice, maintain accurate interim logs and complete replacement by the applicable deadline. Preserve historical records and verify the new equipment before use. The August 6, 2026 batch requires replacement before October 6; other batches and actual malfunctions must be handled under their respective requirements.

What to Do When an ELD Malfunctions: The 24-Hour Notice, Seven-Day Records, Paper Logs, and Eight-Day Deadline
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What to Do When an ELD Malfunctions: The 24-Hour Notice, Seven-Day Records, Paper Logs, and Eight-Day Deadline

An active ELD malfunction requires written notice to the motor carrier within 24 hours, reconstruction only of unavailable records for the current day and previous seven days, and continued manual logs without changing HOS limits. The carrier has eight days to restore compliance and must request additional time within five days after receiving the driver’s notice.