{"id":2519,"date":"2017-12-01T10:16:26","date_gmt":"2017-12-01T15:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/?p=2519"},"modified":"2021-07-12T12:00:54","modified_gmt":"2021-07-12T16:00:54","slug":"e-logs-for-owner-operators-the-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/e-logs-for-owner-operators-the-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"E Logs for Owner-Operators | The Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Just as anyone orbiting the trucking industry will tell you \u2014 electronic logging devices (ELDs) are creating all sorts of upheaval in the world of transportation. Love them or hate them, ELDs are one piece of technology that almost every driver will deal with in the near future. With the FMCSA\u2019s mandate taking effect on December 18th, 2017<\/a> drivers in fleets big and small are bracing for the change. Still, there\u2019s a lot of confusion over e logs for owner-operators and what\u2019s involved for small business owners and independent drivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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E Logs for Owner-Operators | The Basics<\/h2>\n

One of the most obvious questions we\u2019ve heard from owner-operators is \u201cwhat type of device do I need?\u201d <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

For owner-operators working under contracts, you\u2019ll be instructed to use the brand and model of whatever your motor carrier decides to purchase. Luckily, they will be paying for the device itself and all of the associated fees. This is one of the scenarios where such a transition is likely to go rather smoothly. Most of these devices are rather straight-forward and don\u2019t require a great deal of training to use. Still, the fact that the mandate is taking effect so soon has lots of owner-operators up in arms. <\/span><\/p>\n

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For those working under their own authority, the mandate still requires e logs for owner-operators. In this case, drivers will be responsible for acquiring their own FMCSA-compliant ELDs. Owner-operators must also set up two accounts for the devices; one for the in-cab device, and another for as a fleet manager on the back end. According to the rule, both of these accounts must be separate in order to record the information properly. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

While these devices may seem like a hassle to some, there are features which many may find useful. E logs for owner operators provide additional fleet management software options for things like fuel tax reporting and electronic trip inspection reports just to name a few. These features aren\u2019t required by the mandate per say, although more detailed metrics and reporting can provide insights small businesses can take advantage of. <\/span><\/p>\n

At very least, e logs for owner-operators must record hours of service<\/a> (HOS) information, including:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n