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About the Training

Federal rule 49 CFR §395.8(a) requires most commercial drivers to keep a record of duty status on an electronic logging device. This training explains the ELD mandate, the limited exemptions, and how to maintain a compliant record — even when the device malfunctions.

What You'll Learn

  • Explain the ELD requirement to maintain a record of duty status under 49 CFR §395.8(a)
  • Identify when an ELD is mandatory and which drivers are exempt
  • Describe how to handle an ELD malfunction without losing compliance
  • Recognize what a complete record of duty status must contain

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