Course Overview
Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) play an important role in commercial transportation safety and regulatory compliance. These devices automatically record certain vehicle operation data and help drivers maintain accurate records of duty status. Improper ELD use, inaccurate duty status entries, and failure to understand federal requirements can result in compliance violations, penalties, and disruptions to transportation operations.
First Coast Warehouse Safety Training’s ELD Basics course introduces commercial motor vehicle drivers, dispatchers, and fleet supervisors to the fundamental operation of Electronic Logging Devices and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations established under 49 CFR Part 395.
This course explains how ELDs support Hours of Service compliance, the responsibilities of drivers and motor carriers, and the procedures for maintaining accurate electronic records, correcting errors, and responding to device malfunctions.
What Students Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the purpose of Electronic Logging Devices and federal ELD regulations.
- Recognize which commercial motor vehicle operations are generally subject to ELD requirements.
- Identify the basic functions and components of an ELD system.
- Understand how ELDs automatically record driving time and vehicle operation data.
- Recognize the differences between driving, on-duty, off-duty, and sleeper berth status.
- Understand driver login, logout, and duty status certification procedures.
- Identify procedures for reviewing and correcting electronic log entries.
- Understand the proper use of personal conveyance and yard move status when authorized.
- Recognize ELD malfunction and data diagnostic notifications.
- Understand required procedures when an ELD malfunctions.
- Explain how electronic records are transferred or displayed during roadside inspections.
- Recognize driver and motor carrier responsibilities for maintaining accurate records.
Who Should Take This Course?
This training is designed for commercial motor vehicle drivers, fleet supervisors, dispatchers, transportation managers, safety coordinators, and employees responsible for managing electronic driver logs and Hours of Service compliance.
FMCSA Regulations Covered
This course addresses applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, including:
- 49 CFR Part 395 — Hours of Service of Drivers
- 49 CFR 395.8 — Driver’s Record of Duty Status
- 49 CFR 395.20 — ELD Applicability and Scope
- 49 CFR 395.22 — Motor Carrier Responsibilities
- 49 CFR 395.24 — Driver Responsibilities
- 49 CFR 395.26 — ELD Data Automatically Recorded
- 49 CFR 395.30 — ELD Record Certification
- 49 CFR 395.32 — Non-Authenticated Driver Logs
- 49 CFR 395.34 — ELD Malfunctions and Data Diagnostic Events
- 49 CFR 395.36 — Driver Access to Records
Course Completion
Participants must complete all required training materials and achieve a minimum score of 80% on the final examination to receive a certificate of completion from First Coast Warehouse Safety Training.
This course provides introductory ELD compliance awareness and does not replace device-specific instruction, employer operating procedures, or additional training required for particular ELD systems.
Register for ELD Basics Training
Proper ELD operation and accurate electronic recordkeeping help drivers and motor carriers maintain regulatory compliance, reduce violations, and improve transportation safety.
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