Misconceptions About ELD Mandate Changes Clarified by VDO RoadLog Product Managers

Allentown, Pennsylvania (April 18, 2018)—Continental, global supplier of systems, components and tires to automobile and truck manufacturers and a world leader in Electronic Logging Device technology, is offering guidance in dispelling common myths associated with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) electronic logging device (ELD) Mandate. Many drivers and fleets believe that the mandate has imposed new restrictions on long-established hours of service (HOS) compliance rules, and RoadLog product managers are aiming to inform fleets and owner operators about the realities of the mandate.

7-Day vs. 8-Day Rules
7-day drivers usually only work Monday to Friday and get 60 hours to work, while 8-day drivers may work Monday through Sunday and get 70 hours to work. The 60/70-hour limit governs how many hours a truck driver can work in a week. This limit is based on a rolling 7- or 8-day period. Some drivers believe that they used to be able to drive after they had reached the 60 or 70 hours of on-duty time in seven or eight consecutive days. This was never the case.

“The 60- or 70-hour limit will reset after a driver has taken 34 hours of consecutive off-duty status,” said James McCarthy, business development and marketing manager for VDO RoadLog. “This has always been the case, and the implementation of the ELD mandate hasn’t affected this rule in any way.”

As a leader in ELD technology, VDO RoadLog wants to ensure that drivers, owner operators and fleet managers are well informed about the many new requirements that are associated with the ELD Mandate. “Changes to the mandate have been frequent, and those affected by the new regulations need to stay in the know,” explains McCarthy.

Individuals can visit the VDO RoadLog blog to stay current on the latest ELD Mandate news and changes. For more information, visit vdoroadlog.com.