What Is ELD in Trucking?
An Electronic Logging Device (ELD) is hardware that records a driver’s Hours of Service (HOS) automatically—replacing the old paper logbooks. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandated ELDs for most interstate carriers operating CMVs that require RODS, phasing in from 2017 and fully enforced since 2019. Beyond legality, ELDs deliver accuracy, transparency, and faster…