Electronic Logging Device

Is Your ELD Listing Up-To-Date?

Motor carriers and safety officials rely on the information you are required to provide about your device. Make sure you keep this information updated with FMCSA.

Providing and Maintaining Your Device Information

Section 5.2.1 of the technical specifications of the ELD rule lists the information that all ELD providers are required to provide to FMCSA when registering devices. This information is required for “each ELD model and version,” meaning that this information must be revised any time an update is made to your device or your device’s software. Maintaining this information also ensures that those viewing your ELD listing will have access to the most up-to-date information about your device.

Who Uses FMCSA’s List of ELDs?

Motor carriers looking to purchase ELDs are required to use FMCSA’s list of registered, self-certified ELDs and to select a device from this list. By keeping your device listing up-to-date, your potential customers can more effectively evaluate if your device will meet their needs. It also provides your customers with useful information, which could result in fewer complaints and customer service requests.

In addition to the motor carrier industry, safety officials are also encouraged to use FMCSA’s list when reviewing or preparing to review a driver’s hours-of-service data. Safety officials may:

Download the device image to familiarize themselves with the device before requesting data transfer.
Download the user manual to assist the motor carrier or driver in the operation of the device and verify device capabilities.
Remind drivers and motor carriers to update to the most recent specific software version of your device if they observe that the software version the driver or carrier is using does not match that on your device’s listing.

Thus, keeping your device listing up-to-date supports FMCSA in our shared goal of leveraging innovative technology to improve highway safety.

How To Update Your Device’s Listing

Visit the new ELD website (formerly the ELD provider registration site): https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov
Access the ELD Provider Portal—click the “Log In” button at the top right of the screen and use your credentials under “ELD Provider Portal Login” (left side—see screen shot below).
Select “Manage Your Devices” from the left-side navigation.
Select “Edit” for the appropriate device
Select “Replace” to upload updated files.
Click “Agree & Submit” to save changes.

Log into the ELD website using your current Provider Portal Account to access information just for providers.

Resources from FMCSA

If you have issues you encounter in developing and testing your device, FMCSA is here to help. First, be sure to consult the following resources:

View Your Device’s Data Transfer Summary Report

Access real-time information on your device’s successful and unsuccessful file submissions, as well as detailed tracking of any errors in file structure to be remedied. To access the report for your device(s), log into the ELD Provider Portal, go to “Manage Your Devices,” select a device and click on “Data Transfer Summary” at the top of your device detail page.

Other Recommended Steps

Read and understand the technical specifications in the ELD rule.
Run your ELD output files through FMCSA’s File Validator.
If your device supports telematics, use the web services and email test procedures provided by FMCSA to ensure your device is able to successfully transfer files to the Web Service. Full details are in the ICD/Web Development Handbook in the ELD Provider Portal.
Check the safety official view of test files you have successfully submitted via the test procedures, or successfully run through the file validator, and compare them to your ELD display. Log into the ELD Provider Portal for more details.
Consult the ELD Technical Specification Frequently Asked Questions.

If you still have questions, contact ELDTech@dot.gov for assistance on resolving your technical issues.

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update your subscriptions
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Then go to the User Profile Page. All you need to log in is your e-mail address (and your password if you selected one).

If you have any questions or problems with the subscription service, e-mail support@govdelivery.com for assistance.

This free service is provided to you by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Visit the FMCSA Web site at www.fmcsa.dot.gov.