FMCSA Revokes Five ELDs: What Truckers Need to Know Before the 60-Day Countdown Ends

by TRUCKERS VA
(UNITED STATES)

Introduction – Another Day, Another Device Drama

If you thought the days of ELD confusion were behind us... surprise! The FMCSA just booted five electronic logging devices (ELDs) off the approved list, giving truckers a 60-day deadline to switch to something compliant — or risk fines, violations, and possibly being placed out of service.

Sound familiar? Yeah. Because this ain't the first time.

Let’s break it all down trucker-style: no fluff, no corporate lingo — just the real deal, straight from the cab.

🚫 Which ELDs Got the Boot?

The FMCSA said, “You’re outta here!” to the following five ELDs:

CI ELD

ELD 360

ELD ONE

Anytrek ELD

Golden ELD

The reason? These devices failed to meet minimum technical specifications. That means data can’t be trusted, inspections get messy, and compliance? Well, it’s out the window.

If you're using one of these, your ELD is officially revoked — not under review, not maybe. Just plain done.

👉 Full list of FMCSA-approved ELDs

🕒 The 60-Day Grace Period – Use It or Lose It

You’ve got until Insert Official FMCSA Deadline to switch to a compliant ELD. After that, if you’re still rollin’ with one of the banned devices, here’s what could go down:

Out-of-service violations – You may get shut down roadside

Fines or citations – More paperwork, more stress

CSA score hits – Bad for your record, worse for your wallet

Translation? Don’t wait till the last day to make the switch. Don’t be “that guy” begging a weigh station to believe your sketchy logs.

💭 Why It Really Matters: This Ain’t Just About Tech

This whole mess highlights a deeper issue in the trucking world: too many drivers trust gear without knowing what it really does.

Let’s be real: a lot of ELD providers pop up overnight, slap a logo on a cheap tablet, and boom — they’re in business.

But when FMCSA comes knockin’? They disappear like a dispatcher on payday.

This is your reminder to:

Know what tech you’re using

Verify compliance, don’t just assume

Keep documentation up to date

This ain’t just “tech stuff.” This is your license, your time, your freedom.

😡 The Driver Side: Frustrated

but Not Shocked

Let’s be honest — a lot of drivers are ticked off. And rightfully so.

“Why was it even approved in the first place?”

“Why do we have to pay the price for their mess?”

“What happened to holding these tech companies accountable?”

It’s the same old story — drivers get squeezed while someone else profits from a broken system. And when FMCSA finally acts, it's the owner-operators and small fleets that gotta scramble.

Still, many drivers saw this coming. The writing was on the wall — too many shady ELD companies out there trying to make a quick buck.

🛠️ Industry Response: Some Are Stepping Up

On the flip side, some ELD companies are actually doing it right.

The better providers are now:

Offering free migrations from banned ELDs

Giving discounted monthly plans to switchers

Promising better U.S.-based support

And more importantly, they’re proving compliance with FMCSA specs in public. If your ELD company ain't doing that? Might be time to bounce.

🧠 Pro Tip: Don’t Just Replace—Upgrade

If you're being forced to change ELDs, don’t just look for the cheapest one. Use this as a wake-up call to get a better tool that:

Actually works with your setup (BYOD vs. built-in)

Offers smart data backups and log exports

Has clear inspection mode (saves you time and stress)

It’s like buying a GPS. You can go cheap… but when it sends you under a 12’ bridge, you’ll wish you’d paid $50 more.

💡 The Bottom Line

Here’s the deal, plain and simple:

FMCSA revoked five ELDs

You’ve got 60 days to switch

If you don’t, your wheels could stop spinning

And while this might feel like one more regulation headache, it’s also a chance to take control of your gear and your career.

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Because when the rules change, the smart drivers are already two moves ahead.