Benefits of Electronic Logging Devices

An electronic logging device (ELD) is a piece of electronic hardware that attaches to a commercial motor vehicle engine to record driving hours.

ELDs enable professional truck drivers and commercial motor vehicle carriers to easily track hours of service (HOS) compliance. By connecting to the truck’s engine to record whether the truck is in motion, trucking operations can reduce HOS violations, execute more efficient trips and stop carriers from manipulating the paper log system.

The following are ways ELDs can offer both driver and operational advantages:

• Minimize administrative burden—Since ELDs automatically track and record a vehicle’s movement, they can remove the need for manual paperwork and lessen administrative burden.
• Improve route management—Fleet managers can actively monitor vehicles with GPS tracking capabilities. This can help both managers and drivers plan out the most efficient routes, streamlining operations and making everyone more productive.
• Actively monitor fault codes—ELDs are automatically connected to the vehicle’s diagnostic port, allowing for real-time alerts and detailed reports of any vehicle maintenance issues.
• Reduce liabilities—Recorded data from ELDs can be presented as evidence when lawsuits occur against commercial truck drivers. ELDs can help prove there was no violation, no hard cornering and no speeding, which could prove the driver wasn’t at fault.

When used properly, ELDs can streamline operations, reduce operational cost, maximize productivity and increase profits.

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