BE COMPLIANT: MOUNT YOUR ELD/HRS MOBILE DEVICE
There is a hefty price for non-compliance with your ELD device be sure to mount them in your vehicles.
FMSCA most asked questions is regarding using mobile devices like wireless tablets and phones to run ELD/HRS. You can use the mobile devices however they must be mounted in the vehicle or you could be subject to a large fine.
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. FMSCA - Most Asked Questions:
6. Can a driver use a portable electronic logging device (ELD)? Yes. A driver may use a portable ELD.
? A portable ELD must be mounted in a fixed position during commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operation (CMV) and visible to the driver from a normal seated driving position. This information can be found in the ELD Rule section 395.22(g).
Companies and drivers that commit egregious violations of the rule could face the maximum penalties for each offense. Trucking companies and passenger carriers that allow drivers to exceed driving limits by more than three hours could be fined $11,000 per offense, and the drivers themselves could face civil penalties of up to $2,750 for each offense.
Let GPS Lockbox help you mount and install your devices so your company and drivers are not subject to the fines. Call or email Cheri York at 615-473-4951 - [email protected]
Police Officer at Chicago Police Department
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