{"id":21175,"date":"2018-04-25T09:00:23","date_gmt":"2018-04-25T13:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofleet.com\/?p=21175"},"modified":"2023-12-23T06:09:14","modified_gmt":"2023-12-23T11:09:14","slug":"eld-for-light-duty-trucks-enforcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofleet.com\/eld-for-light-duty-trucks-enforcement\/","title":{"rendered":"ELD Enforcement | ELD for Light Duty Trucks vs. Heavy Duty Trucks"},"content":{"rendered":"

It has been a few weeks since the FMCSA started enforcing ELD<\/a> for light duty trucks and heavy duty trucks. Since April 1, officers issued fines for ELD violations. How are carriers doing so far?<\/p>\n

Compliance Rates<\/h2>\n

According to CarrierLists, ELD compliance is high. As of an April 2nd survey, 91% of carriers have complied with regulations. Beyond national numbers, what are some trends?<\/p>\n

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Image Source: Carrier List<\/em><\/h5>\n

Fleet Size<\/h3>\n

Fleet size used to be one of the biggest factors in ELD compliance. Not anymore! Whereas earlier in 2017 when half of smaller fleets were not compliant, around 90% of small fleets are now compliant.<\/p>\n

Location<\/h3>\n

A bigger factor in ELD compliance<\/a> is fleet location. According to the survey, some states reported a 100% compliance rate. In other states, however, compliance rates were as low as 60%. In comparison, the average state compliance rate is 90%.<\/p>\n

Fleet Type<\/h3>\n

Finally, fleet type impacts compliance. Fleets that have dry vans and reefer trucks lead compliance rates. Meanwhile, flatbed, tank, and bulk fleets have lower compliance rates.<\/p>\n

Summary<\/h3>\n

ELD compliance, for the most part, has been smooth. Even drivers are warming up to ELDs. In 2017, some drivers and organizations held protests and even complained to the Supreme Court. In 2018, however, many drivers have adopted ELDs without disturbing their daily lives.<\/p>\n

One of the remaining challenges for getting ELD compliance to 100% is educating the industry. For instance, one of the biggest questions is if businesses need to install an ELD for light duty trucks.<\/p>\n

Are there any ELD exemptions for light duty trucks?<\/h2>\n

When are light duty trucks exempt from ELDs? This should really be a 2-part question.<\/p>\n

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Firstly, we have to determine if the light duty vehicle classifies as a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).<\/p>\n

A light duty vehicle is considered a CMV if:<\/p>\n