ELD & Compliance
Master the limits, navigate exemptions, and keep your trucks moving legally.
Compliance Isn't Optional.
Protect Your Safety Score.
An Electronic Logging Device (ELD) is required by federal law for most commercial motor vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR operating in interstate commerce.
Operating without an ELD when required, or using a non-compliant device, can lead to immediate out-of-service orders, massive fines, and a crushed DOT safety score. Furthermore, with the FMCSA regularly removing failing devices from its approved list, picking the wrong ELD can leave your fleet stranded.
We eliminate the hardware guesswork. CarrierForge vets the market leaders so you can bypass unreliable providers and equip your trucks with trusted, FMCSA-certified ELDs that balance cost with rock-solid reliability.
Core HOS Limits
Before you pick an ELD, you must understand the property-carrying limits it will track.
Driving Limit
Maximum driving hours permitted within your 14-hour window.
On-Duty Window
Your shift limit. The clock starts on arrival and does not stop for breaks or delays.
Off-Duty Reset
Required consecutive hours off-duty (or in sleeper) to reset the 11/14 clocks.
Cycle Limit
Maximum on-duty hours in 8 days. Resets with a 34-hour consecutive restart.
Navigating Exemptions & Protocols
Not every truck needs an ELD. Create a free account to access our internal resources and find out if you qualify to run on paper logs.
Do You Even Need One?
ELD mandates trigger based on specific GVWR/GCWR thresholds. We help you analyze your equipment weight to determine if you actually fall under the commercial logging requirements.
Uncovering Exemptions
There are legal exemptions based on your driving radius, engine year, and frequency of travel. Gain access to our internal compliance guides to see if your operation qualifies.
Personal Conveyance (PC)
When can you legally drive off-duty? We provide the exact federal protocols for using Personal Conveyance correctly without triggering a false log violation during a DOT audit.
Malfunction Preparedness
Electronic devices break. When they do, the federal clock is ticking. Learn the exact step-by-step reporting protocols you must follow to avoid massive fines during an outage.
Avoiding HOS Violations
Understanding how to properly log your hours prevents costly out-of-service orders. Our platform breaks down complex shift rules and mandatory breaks into simple, easy-to-understand guides.
Vetted Hardware Access
If you do need an ELD, don't risk a non-compliant device. We connect our clients directly to trusted, FMCSA-approved marketplace leaders that offer robust logging and automated IFTA reporting.
Ready to Equip Your Fleet?
Create your free account today. Access our step-by-step compliance dashboard, unlock exclusive hardware partner discounts, and hit the road legally.
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