{"id":5053,"date":"2022-04-24T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-24T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ftsgps.com\/?post_type=resource_center&p=5053"},"modified":"2024-04-30T13:41:57","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T17:41:57","slug":"eld-guide-definitif","status":"publish","type":"resource_center","link":"https:\/\/www.ftsgps.com\/fr\/resource-center\/eld-definitive-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide d\u00e9finitif de l'ELD : Tout ce que vous devez savoir"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In Dec 2017, the current U.S. ELD mandate went into enforcement. Since then, commercial motor vehicles are required to use an ELD. You already know what an ELD is, but are you getting the most out of yours?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about ELDs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

ELDs are a crucial part of the fleet industry. Even if your fleet is not required to use one, insights like usage habits can be huge.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Table of Contents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1) What is an ELD?<\/a><\/em>
—How does it work?<\/a><\/em>
—What data does it record?<\/a><\/em>
2) Who must use an ELD?<\/a><\/em>
—What are the exemptions?<\/a><\/em>
3) Why Are ELDs Important?<\/a><\/em>
4) What are the benefits of using an ELD?<\/a><\/em>
—How they improve driver safety?<\/a><\/em>
—How they improve CSA scores?<\/a><\/em>
—How they improve fleet efficiency?<\/a><\/em>
—How they improve vehicle inspections?<\/a><\/em><\/strong>
—How they reduce paperwork?<\/a><\/em>
5) Other FAQs<\/a><\/em><\/strong>
—What do I do if it fails?<\/a><\/em>
—Can I use my phone as a logging device?<\/a><\/em>
—Can truckers still use paper logs?<\/a><\/em>
—HOS vs RODs?<\/a><\/em>
—What are the laws in Canada?<\/a><\/em>
—What are the laws in Mexico?<\/a><\/em>
—What are the laws for foreign drivers in the U.S.?<\/a><\/em>
6) Choosing the Best Solution for Your Commercial Motor Vehicle Fleet<\/a><\/em>
—How To Choose a Device<\/a><\/em>
—How much do they cost?<\/a><\/em>
7) The FTS Solution<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is an ELD?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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An ELD, or electronic logging device, is hardware that receives and records data for commercial vehicles. It’s connected to the engine of a vehicle. It can automatically record driving time, ignition status, vehicle location, provide a record of duty status (RODS), and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, it keeps drivers and truck dispatchers aware of important information about the engine and driver conditions in real-time. It does away with the need for paper driver logs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does it work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The device talks directly with the vehicle’s engine control unit (ECU). From there, the device receives the data and logs it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Data is stored on a server for dispatchers and inspectors to view. Its ease of access is invaluable in helping drivers meet compliance checks during inspections.

Lastly, information is often displayed on an in-cab device or tablet for truck drivers to view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What data does an ELD record?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Electronic logging devices offer useful data. This includes ignition status, mileage logs, GPS history, hours of service, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The FMCSA mandates certain features<\/strong><\/a> (vehicle motion status, engine hours, etc.), but the full list of recorded data varies by provider.

Most, however, provide the following information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n