FMCSA pulls three more ELDs from the approved list - FreightWaves
FMCSA removed three more ELD models from the approved list, requiring carriers using them to replace the devices immediately to avoid violations.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 7, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Motor carriers and drivers using the removed ELD models should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: 60 days from the date of removal (check FMCSA website for exact date). Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Three ELD models were removed from FMCSA's approved list, making them non-compliant for HOS recording.
Who it affects
Motor carriers and drivers using the removed ELD models
What you must do
Carriers must stop using the removed ELDs and replace them with FMCSA-approved devices within 60 days.
Deadline
60 days from the date of removal (check FMCSA website for exact date)
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