{"id":2430,"date":"2017-10-30T11:18:54","date_gmt":"2017-10-30T15:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/?p=2430"},"modified":"2018-04-05T15:35:53","modified_gmt":"2018-04-05T19:35:53","slug":"who-is-exempt-from-the-eld-rule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/who-is-exempt-from-the-eld-rule\/","title":{"rendered":"Who is Exempt from the ELD Rule?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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A new rule will soon be the law of the land in the trucking industry. The electronic logging device (ELD) rule will require drivers to have a device in their truck that records how much time they\u2019ve been driving. The goal of the ELD rule is to more accurately track how many hours someone is working each day. However, there are certain situations where truck drivers may be exempt from the ELD rule. So, what do drivers need to know about this new law, who is exempt from the ELD rule and what are the pros and cons of this major industry change?<\/p>\n

Who is Exempt from the ELD Rule and Everything Else that Drivers Need to Know<\/h2>\n

Here are four things that truck drivers should know about the ELD rule, from exactly what it is to when it will go into effect.<\/p>\n

What is an ELD?<\/h3>\n

An ELD is a device that connects to the engine of your truck. When the truck is in motion the ELD will record, so it knows when you are driving and when you are not. The ELD will send this information to both shippers and law enforcement. The goal is that it will track how long people are driving and lower risk of driving fatigue. The main goal behind this rule is to increase safety on the road.<\/p>\n

Who\u2019s enforcing the rule?<\/h3>\n

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will be enforcing the ELD rule<\/a>. This government agency website has everything you need to know about driving regulations, including who is exempt from the ELD rule.<\/p>\n

How much does it cost?<\/h3>\n

ELDs aren\u2019t cheap. The FMCSA estimates that installing ELDs could cost trucking companies<\/a> anywhere from $165 to $832 annually per ELD. The average cost of the device per truck is about $495. Not only is this a big chunk of change for trucking companies, but it is especially costly for owner operator drivers.<\/p>\n

When do truckers need to start using ELDs?<\/h3>\n

Truck truckers who are not exempt from the ELD rule will need to start using the devices starting this December. \u00a0That doesn\u2019t leave much time, so make sure you are complying if you are not exempt.<\/p>\n

Who is Exempt from the ELD Rule?<\/h3>\n

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There are a few ways that you could be exempt from the ELD rule. Here\u2019s a list of the exemptions to ELDs<\/a>, according to the FMCSA.<\/p>\n