WASHINGTON — Two devices, Blue Star ELD and Reliable ELD, have been removed from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) list of registered ELDs, effective Aug. 15. According to a statement released by FMCSA, the removal is due to the providers’ failure to meet the minimum requirements established in 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, appendix A.
The following models now appear on the FMCSA’s list of Revoked Devices:
- Blue Star ELD: Model number BRS, ELD identifier BRS153
- Reliable ELD: Model number RRS, ELD identifier RRS121
Motor carriers and drivers using Blue Star ELD and Reliable ELD devices have 60 days to replace them with compliant ELDs and revert to paper logs or logging software to record required hours of service data. The revoked devices must be replaced with compliant ELDs from the FMCSA Registered Devices list before Oct. 14. Failure to do so will be a violation of 49 CFR 395.8(a)(1) — “No record of duty status” and drivers will be placed out of service in accordance with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) OOS Criteria.
If the ELD providers correct all identified deficiencies for their devices, FMCSA will place the ELDs back on the registered devices listand inform the industry and the field of the update.
Born and raised in Little Rock, AR, Erica N. Guy decided to stay in her hometown to begin her professional career in journalism. Since obtaining her bachelor’s degree from UAPB, Erica has professionally written for several publications about several topics ranging from lifestyle, tech, culture, and entertainment, just to name a few. Continuing her love for her hometown, she joined our team in June 2023, where she is currently a staff writer. Her career goals include continuing storytelling through her writing by being the best professional writer she can be. In her spare time, Erica enjoys trying new foods, cozying up with a good book, spending time with family and friends, and establishing herself as a future businesswoman.
Why can’t us truck drivers who want to go back to paper logs just be allowed to do so. This being under the thumb of the fed gov. is nothing more than a power grab, and I’m not liking it.
Don’t try to tell me when I have to poop. I can figure that out all by myself.