FMCSA’s recent removal of multiple electronic logging devices from its registered ELD list is another reminder that compliance does not stop when a carrier buys a device.
On May 20, 2026, FMCSA removed 12 ELDs from its registered list after determining the devices failed to meet the minimum federal requirements in 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395. On July 09, 2026, FMCSA removed an additional 10 ELDs from the approved list. FMCSA stated that carriers using the affected devices must stop using them, maintain required hours-of-service records through paper logs or approved logging software during the transition period, and replace the devices with compliant registered ELDs by July 20, 2026.
FMCSA also stated that it has removed 79 ELDs from the registered list since January 2025 for failure to meet federal standards.
For motor carriers, owner-operators, and small fleets, this is not just a technology issue. It is a compliance, inspection, dispatch, and operational risk issue.
The 22 ELDs Removed by FMCSA
FMCSA identified the following revoked devices:
| ELD Provider | Device Name | Model Number | ELD Identifier |
| ONTIME LOGS INC | Ontime Logs iosix | OTL101 | 24b11f |
| Last Minute ELD | LAST MINUTE ELD | 360-LM | LMN932 |
| Porter ELD | Porter ELD | Porter 1 | POR247 |
| Zee App | Zee HOS Compliance | TTELD101 | F594EF |
| Ev ELD Inc. (f/k/a Evo ELD Inc.) | EV ELD IOSIX (f/k/a EVO ELD IOSIX) | EV 2 (f/k/a EVO 2) | G711H3 |
| LIGHT AND TRAVEL LLC | Light and Travel ELD | LNTRA | LNT780 |
| PREMIERRIDE LOGS LLC | PREMIERRIDE LOGS | 1RIDE | PRD391 |
| TWO BRO SECURITY & IT SOLUTIONS | 2BRO ELD | 2BRO002 | 2BRELD |
| TWO BRO SECURITY & IT SOLUTIONS | 305 ELD | 305002 | 2BR305 |
| TT ELD Inc | TT ELD 40 | PT40 | TTAH49 |
| MAUMAU LLC | 888 ELD | EIG8T | 8RS262 |
| Dragon ELD | DRAGON E | DRA | DRA782 |
| ACTION ELD | ACTION ELD | ACT | ACT282 |
| MONDOTRACKING SOLUTIONS LLC | Mondo ELD HOS | MND-APL16 | MNEL21 |
| FIRST ELD LLC | FIRST ELD | FRST | FRS185 |
| FIRST ELD | FIRST ELD V2.0 | FRST | FRS200 |
| POWER ELD LLC | MTL ELD | MRS | MRS272 |
| POWER ELD LLC | USPower ELD | USPower1 | USPWR1 |
| Sam Freight management LLC | Sam Freight ELD | SFR8 | SRS166 |
| DSG TRACKING LLC | DSGELOGS | DSGELOGS1 | DSGEL1 |
| Cobra Connect LLC | COBRA ELD | COBR | COB980 |
| GT ELD | GT USA ELOGS | 2.17.1 or up | GTU882 |
Carriers using any of these devices should confirm their current logging process, preserve required hours-of-service records, and move to a compliant registered ELD before the enforcement deadline.
What FMCSA Told Carriers to Do
FMCSA’s direction to carriers using these revoked devices is straightforward.
Carriers should discontinue use of the revoked ELD, use paper logs or approved logging software during the transition period to maintain hours-of-service records, replace the revoked device with a compliant ELD from FMCSA’s registered list before July 20, 2026, train drivers on the replacement process, and preserve supporting records so the carrier can show what happened during the transition.
Before July 20, 2026, FMCSA encouraged safety officials not to cite drivers using one of the revoked devices for “No record of duty status” or “Failing to use a registered ELD” if the driver can produce valid paper logs, logging software records, or ELD display data for hours-of-service review.
After July 20, 2026, carriers that continue using the revoked devices may be treated as operating without a compliant ELD. That can lead to citations and possible out-of-service enforcement.
Why This Matters for Carriers
ELDs are part of the hours-of-service compliance system. A revoked device can create risk even if the carrier believed it was using an approved product.
For carriers, this creates several practical concerns.
Roadside Inspection Risk
Drivers must be able to produce valid hours-of-service records during inspection. If a revoked ELD is still being used after the transition deadline, the driver may be cited or placed out of service.
A driver stopped at roadside should know which device is being used, whether the device remains registered, how to present logs, how to provide backup records, and what to do if the device is no longer compliant. Small fleets should not assume the driver or vendor will manage this automatically.
Audit and Recordkeeping Risk
Hours-of-service records are not only reviewed roadside. They can also be reviewed during audits, investigations, insurance reviews, and internal safety reviews. If a carrier transitions from a revoked device to a new system, the company should preserve prior records, document the date of transition, and ensure records remain accessible. A poorly documented ELD transition can create confusion months later.
Dispatch and Revenue Risk
For a small carrier, a compliance issue can quickly become a revenue issue. One truck delayed at roadside can affect load delivery, driver hours, customer service, broker relationships, repair or technology costs, administrative time, safety scores, and insurance conversations. A large carrier may absorb that disruption. A small fleet often feels it immediately.
Vendor Risk
This development also shows that ELD compliance is not set-and-forget.
A device may appear on the registered list at one point and later be removed if FMCSA determines it no longer meets technical specifications. Carriers should periodically check whether their ELD provider remains registered and whether any FMCSA notices affect their equipment. The carrier remains responsible for compliance, even when a vendor fails.
What Carriers Should Review Now
Carriers should treat this news as a prompt to review their broader hours-of-service and compliance process.
A practical review should include confirming whether any truck is using one of the revoked ELDs, checking the exact device name, model number, and ELD identifier, verifying the device against FMCSA’s registered and revoked ELD lists, confirming the replacement deadline, preserving existing hours-of-service records, making sure drivers know how to use paper logs or approved logging software during the transition, choosing a compliant registered ELD replacement, training drivers on the new device, updating internal policies and compliance files, reviewing whether any roadside inspection, log issue, or out-of-service event has already occurred, and confirming that driver files, drug and alcohol testing, Clearinghouse requirements, and company records remain current.
ELD compliance does not stand alone. It is connected to driver management, hours-of-service, vehicle records, inspections, SAFER data, and audit readiness.
Part of a Broader Compliance Trend
FMCSA has removed 79 ELDs from the registered list since January 2025. That number matters because it shows this is not an isolated incident.
The trucking compliance environment is becoming more active across multiple areas, including ELD verification, hours-of-service enforcement, MCS-150 and SAFER accuracy, MOTUS registration modernization, Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse oversight, identity verification, English proficiency enforcement, driver qualification files, UCR filings, DOT activation, and DOT deactivation.
For carriers, the practical takeaway is that compliance systems need recurring review. A filing, device, or registration that was correct last year may require attention this year.
Why Small Fleets Should Pay Attention
Small fleets and owner-operators are often hit hardest by compliance disruptions.
A revoked ELD may seem like a vendor problem, but roadside enforcement, recordkeeping, and driver availability fall on the carrier. A missed transition deadline can stop a truck, delay a load, and create public record concerns. The best approach is to handle the issue before it shows up during inspection. That means reviewing records, confirming device status, replacing revoked systems, and making sure drivers are prepared.
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FMCSA Removes More ELDs From the Registered List: FAQ
An Electronic Logging Device (ELD) is a device that automatically records a commercial driver’s hours of service (HOS). ELDs are designed to help carriers comply with FMCSA hours-of-service regulations by accurately tracking driving time, duty status, and related operational data.
FMCSA removed these devices after determining they no longer met the agency’s minimum technical requirements under the federal ELD regulations. When an ELD is removed from the registered list, carriers using that device must transition to a compliant alternative within the timeframe established by FMCSA.
FMCSA removed 12 ELDs from the registered list in May 2026 and another 10 devices in July 2026. According to the agency, a total of 79 ELDs have been removed from the registered list since January 2025.
Using a registered ELD helps carriers comply with federal hours-of-service regulations and reduces the risk of violations during roadside inspections. Carriers should remember that purchasing an ELD is only the beginning, as they are responsible for ensuring the device remains compliant over time.
No. Even if a device was compliant when purchased, FMCSA may later remove it from the registered list if it no longer meets federal standards. Carriers should periodically verify that their ELD provider remains on FMCSA’s approved list.
Carriers should stop using the revoked device within the timeframe specified by FMCSA, preserve required hours-of-service records, and transition to a compliant registered ELD. Acting promptly helps minimize compliance risks and operational disruptions.
Yes. FMCSA has instructed affected carriers to maintain required hours-of-service records using paper logs or other approved logging methods during the transition period until a compliant replacement ELD is installed.
After the FMCSA transition deadline, carriers that continue using a revoked device may be treated as operating without a compliant ELD. This could result in citations, enforcement actions, or out-of-service consequences during roadside inspections.
Yes. Hours-of-service records should be preserved during the transition from one ELD to another. Maintaining historical records helps support compliance during audits, inspections, insurance reviews, or investigations.
Carriers should compare their device’s name, model number, and ELD identifier against FMCSA’s current registered and revoked ELD lists. Periodic reviews help identify potential issues before they affect operations.
Drivers must be able to provide valid hours-of-service records during an inspection. If a revoked ELD remains in use after the compliance deadline, the carrier and driver may face enforcement action for failing to use a compliant logging system.
Drivers should understand how to display their logs, transfer required records to enforcement officials, use backup paper logs when necessary, and recognize whether their current ELD remains compliant with FMCSA requirements.
Hours-of-service records document a driver’s compliance with federal driving and rest requirements. Accurate records help demonstrate compliance during roadside inspections, safety audits, and investigations.
Yes. Hours-of-service documentation may also be reviewed during FMCSA audits, insurance underwriting, crash investigations, and internal safety reviews. Maintaining accurate records is important long after a roadside inspection ends.
Absolutely. Every driver should understand how to properly operate the replacement device, transfer logs, respond during inspections, and follow company procedures to avoid unnecessary compliance issues.
Yes. Replacing an ELD often requires installation, driver training, record transfers, and administrative updates. Without planning, the transition can interrupt dispatch schedules, deliveries, and overall business operations.
Small carriers and owner-operators often have fewer administrative resources and less operational flexibility. A single compliance issue or delayed truck can have a significant impact on revenue, customer relationships, and scheduling.
No. Although vendors provide the technology, the motor carrier remains responsible for complying with FMCSA regulations. Carriers should not assume their provider will automatically notify them of every regulatory change.
FMCSA may remove devices from the registered list if they no longer meet technical standards. Regularly reviewing your provider’s status helps ensure your fleet remains compliant and avoids unexpected enforcement issues.
Yes. Poorly documented ELD transitions or missing hours-of-service records can create unnecessary questions during FMCSA safety audits, compliance reviews, or insurance evaluations. Keeping organized documentation helps reduce these risks.
Carriers should confirm whether any vehicles use an affected device, verify the device against FMCSA’s registered list, preserve required records, replace revoked equipment, and train drivers on the new logging system.
No. ELD compliance is closely connected to hours-of-service regulations, driver qualification, roadside inspections, vehicle maintenance, safety audits, and other federal compliance responsibilities.
Regulations, technology, and FMCSA systems continue to evolve. Periodically reviewing registrations, equipment, filings, and compliance procedures helps identify potential problems before they become enforcement issues.
In addition to ELD compliance, carriers should review MCS-150 updates, SAFER profiles, Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements, driver qualification files, UCR registration, MOTUS account access, insurance filings, and other recurring FMCSA obligations.
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