Maintain a record while the ELD is repaired
Know the driver’s fallback duties and the carrier’s repair deadline.
Keep recording during a malfunction
For an ELD malfunction, note the problem and notify the carrier in writing within twenty-four hours. Reconstruct the current day and previous seven days on compliant paper logs unless those records are already available or retrievable.
Continue manual RODS as required until the ELD is back in compliance. Use accurate available records to reconstruct missing periods. Do not invent a replacement history.
Keep recording while meeting the separate written-reporting and repair deadlines.
Driver and carrier deadlines
| When | Required action |
|---|---|
| Upon discovery | Note the issue, check available records, and use the required fallback |
| Within 24 hours | Driver gives written notice to the carrier |
| Within 8 days of discovery or notification, whichever is first | Carrier repairs, replaces, or services the ELD |
| More time needed | Carrier follows the FMCSA extension process |
Verify the repair
Check that recording and required data work again. Keep the manual logs and malfunction report. For a transfer-only issue, follow the instructions for that specific failure; do not assume all duty data was lost.