FMCSA Revoked 12 ELDs: What Carriers Need to Know
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed 12 additional electronic logging devices from its list of registered ELDs, continuing the agency’s aggressive enforcement efforts against non-compliant logging systems.
Motor carriers using any of the 12 newly revoked electronic logging devices (ELDs) removed by FMCSA must replace their systems before July 20 or risk hours-of-service violations and potential out-of-service orders.
The latest action is part of a broader FMCSA crackdown on electronic logging devices that fail to meet federal technical standards for recording hours-of-service (HOS) data.
FMCSA Revoked 12 ELDs in Latest Enforcement Action
According to the FMCSA, the following devices were removed from the registered ELD list on May 20 for failing to meet the minimum requirements established in 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395.
| ELD Name | Model Number | ELD Identifier | ELD Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| 888 ELD | EIG8T | 8RS262 | MAUMAU LLC |
| DRAGON ELD | DRA | DRA782 | Dragon ELD |
| ACTION ELD | ACT | ACT282 | ACTION ELD |
| Mondo ELD HOS | MND-APL16 | MNEL21 | MONDOTRACKING SOLUTIONS LLC |
| FIRST ELD | FRST | FRS185 | FIRST ELD LLC |
| FIRST ELD V2.0 | FRST | FRS200 | FIRST ELD LLC |
| MTL ELD | MRS | MRS272 | POWER ELD LLC |
| USPower ELD | USPower1 | USPWR1 | POWER ELD LLC |
| Sam Freight ELD | SFR8 | SRS166 | Sam Freight Management LLC |
| DSGELOGS | DSGELOGS1 | DSGEL1 | DSG TRACKING LLC |
| COBRA ELD | COBR | COB980 | Cobra Connect LLC |
| GT USA ELOGS | 2.17.1 or up | GTU882 | GT ELD |
The FMCSA did not publicly disclose the exact technical deficiencies tied to each device. However, the agency stated the ELDs failed to comply with federal requirements governing functionality, accuracy, and hours-of-service data recording.
What Drivers and Motor Carriers Need to Do Now
The FMCSA says carriers currently using these devices should immediately discontinue using them and switch to paper logs or compliant logging software while transitioning to a new registered ELD.
Drivers who are unfamiliar with federal electronic logging requirements can review FCCR’s guide explaining how ELD compliance rules work.
Motor carriers must also replace revoked devices with compliant ELDs before July 20.
Drivers and carriers that continue using revoked ELDs after the deadline may be cited for violating 49 CFR 395.8(a)(1), commonly referred to as “No record of duty status.” Those violations can also result in drivers being placed out of service under the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) out-of-service criteria.
Before the July 20 deadline, inspectors are expected to review paper logs, logging software, or ELD display data as backup methods for verifying hours-of-service records.
FMCSA Continues Expanding Its ELD Crackdown
The latest removals are part of a larger effort by FMCSA to strengthen oversight of the electronic logging device program.
FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs said the agency is taking a stronger enforcement approach toward unsafe or unreliable ELD systems.
“Safety is not optional, and neither is compliance,” Barrs said in a statement. “FMCSA is serious about removing unsafe and unreliable electronic logging devices from the market and holding manufacturers accountable to federal safety standards.”
The agency has removed dozens of ELDs from the registered list in recent months as it works to eliminate devices that fail to meet federal technical standards.
The FMCSA has also announced plans to overhaul the ELD vetting process after concerns that the current self-certification system allowed some non-compliant devices to enter the market too easily.
Carriers can also review the current list of revoked electronic logging devices and ongoing enforcement updates in FCCR’s complete FMCSA revoked ELD guide.
Questions Continue Around ELD Fraud and Manipulation
Some of the newly revoked ELDs have also drawn additional scrutiny beyond basic compliance concerns.
Industry reporting connected Dragon ELD and Action ELD to companies allegedly tied to prior ELD manipulation investigations involving falsified hours-of-service records. Court filings and driver statements in those cases alleged that certain systems allowed on-demand log editing that gave drivers additional driving hours.
While the FMCSA has not publicly linked the current revocations to those allegations, the agency’s broader enforcement efforts show increasing concern over the integrity and accuracy of electronic logging data.
As federal oversight increases, carriers may face greater pressure to use established ELD providers with stronger compliance records and technical support systems.
Can Revoked ELDs Be Reinstated?
Yes. The FMCSA says revoked devices can return to the registered ELD list if providers correct all identified deficiencies and successfully meet federal requirements.
However, the agency strongly encourages carriers to replace affected devices immediately instead of waiting for possible reinstatement.
For fleets operating under tight compliance deadlines, delaying replacement could increase the risk of violations, roadside inspection issues, or operational disruptions.
Why This Matters for Motor Carriers
The continued increase in revoked ELDs highlights how aggressively the FMCSA is enforcing electronic logging compliance requirements in 2026.
Carriers using outdated or non-compliant systems risk:
- Hours-of-service violations
- Out-of-service orders
- Increased CSA and safety score exposure
- Audit risks
- Operational disruptions during roadside inspections
With the FMCSA continuing to remove devices from the registered list, fleet managers and owner-operators should regularly verify that their ELD provider still appears on the FMCSA’s official registered ELD database.
Carriers affected by the latest revocations should begin transitioning to compliant ELD solutions immediately to avoid compliance issues before the July 20 deadline.
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He is the Lead Content Specialist at FCCR, where he develops educational content focused on trucking compliance, DOT regulations, and FMCSA registration requirements. He works closely with compliance processes and industry systems to provide clear, accurate guidance for owner-operators and carriers.