On July 9, 2026, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed 10 electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its Registered Devices list after determining they failed to meet minimum requirements. Affected fleets were given until September 8, 2026, to replace decertified ELDs with compliant ones.
This is by no means an isolated event. FMCSA has removed multiple ELDs from its registry during 2026, including another five devices on August 6.
If one of your fleet’s devices has landed on the revoked ELD list, this isn’t something you can file away for later. Here’s everything you need to know about what the change means and where to go from here.
What Does ELD Decertification Mean?
ELD manufacturers self-certify that their devices meet the relevant technical specifications before registering them with FMCSA. However, if the agency later determines that a device does not meet the minimum requirements, it can remove it from the registered devices list and place it on the revoked devices list.
Because an FMCSA-revoked ELD doesn’t get grandfathered in just because it was compliant when you bought or installed it, continued usage isn’t an option. So, a registry change can quickly become a fleet-wide hardware issue.
What Are the Most Recent ELD Decertifications?
FMCSA’s July announcement added the following ten devices to the revoked list for failing to meet the minimum requirements established in Title 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395.
| ELD | Model | ELD Identifier | Provider |
| Ontime Logs iosix | OTL101 | 24b11f | ONTIME LOGS INC |
| LAST MINUTE ELD | 360-LM | LMN932 | Last Minute ELD |
| Porter ELD | Porter 1 | POR247 | Porter ELD |
| Zee HOS Compliance | TTELD101 | F594EF | Zee App |
| EV ELD IOSIX | EV 2 | G711H3 | Ev ELD Inc. |
| Light and Travel ELD | LNTRA | LNT780 | LIGHT AND TRAVEL LLC |
| PREMIERRIDE LOGS | 1RIDE | PRD391 | PREMIERRIDE LOGS LLC |
| 2BRO ELD | 2BRO002 | 2BRELD | TWO BRO SECURITY & IT SOLUTIONS |
| 305 ELD | 305002 | 2BR305 | TWO BRO SECURITY & IT SOLUTIONS |
| TT ELD 40 | PT40 | TTAH49 | TT ELD Inc. |
If your fleet uses any of these devices, the deadline for decertified ELD replacement is September 8, 2026.
But that’s not the only date fleet managers need on their radar. On August 6, another FMCSA announcement revoked five more devices:
- MOONLIGHT ELD: Model MRS, identifier MRS255
- HGRS ELD: Model HGR, identifier HRS169
- HIGHEST ELD: Model HIG4ES, identifier HIG385
- TRUCKFORD ELD: Model TRS, identifier TRS263
- Sparkle ELD: Model PT40SIM, identifier SPARK6
Fleets using these devices have until October 6, 2026, to replace them with compliant models.
What Are the Rules for FMCSA-Revoked ELDs?
Dealing with having an FMCSA ELD removed? Registry updates don’t leave much room for complacency.
Instructions to carriers are clear. Affected fleets must:
- Discontinue using the revoked ELD.
- Replace the revoked device with a compliant ELD from FMCSA’s Registered Devices list.
- Revert to paper logs or logging software to record the required hours-of-service data during the transition.
Of course, there is a chance a provider could correct the deficiencies and have its ELD returned to the approved devices list. But waiting around and hoping for reinstatement isn’t much of a compliance strategy.
There’s a strong operational reason to push forward. Once the replacement deadline passes, continuing use constitutes operating without an ELD. Under 49 CFR 395.8(a)(1), affected drivers can be cited for having no record of duty status and placed out of service.
How to Respond to ELD Revocation
Finding out one of your ELD models has been revoked doesn’t mean every affected truck needs to hit the shop that same afternoon. But you do need to get a handle on the scale of the problem pretty quickly.
A sensible response follows these key steps.
1. Confirm Exactly Which Devices Are Affected
If you only need to replace decertified ELD fleet tech on a few vehicles, that may be relatively straightforward. But across hundreds of vehicles, multiple terminals, or state borders, identifying affected assets can be a project in itself.
Start by checking the device name, model number, and ELD identifier against FMCSA’s revoked devices list. Then match those details against your asset records to establish exactly which vehicles need attention.
2. Check the Current FMCSA Registered Devices List
Once you know which vehicles are affected, your next job is confirming which compliant ELDs should take their place.
Always use FMCSA’s most up-to-date list to verify any prospective replacement. ELD status can change, so relying on an old vendor list, purchasing record, or previous registry check could land you right back at square one a few months down the road.
3. Establish Your Replacement Deadline
Not every ELD decertification works to the same compliance clock. For example, the 10 devices revoked on July 9 must be replaced before September 8, while the five devices revoked on August 6 have an October 6 deadline.
Confirm the deadline for each device and work backward from there. Knowing which deadline applies to which vehicles allows you to prioritize the most urgent replacements instead of treating the entire fleet as a single project.
4. Choose Your Replacement Hardware
Compliance is obviously non-negotiable, but it’s by no means the only factor. Your new hardware also needs to make sense for your vehicles, existing fleet technology, peripherals, and day-to-day demands.
Work closely with your fleet technology provider to confirm compatibility before committing to a replacement. This isn’t simply about finding another box that records hours of service. After all, swapping a compliance problem for a hardware headache isn’t much of an upgrade.
5. Develop an Installation Plan
For a fleet spread across multiple terminals or operating regions, a regulatory deadline can trigger an installation capacity problem. So, once the what is decided, you need to nail down the where, when, and how many.
The goal isn’t to have compliant ELDs sitting in boxes when the deadline arrives. It’s to have them installed, working, and ready for your drivers to use. So, you’ll need to account for vehicle availability, hardware removal or return requirements, and any other potential roadblocks.
Don’t Wait for the Next ELD Decertification
You can’t predict which ELD might be next on FMCSA’s revoked list. But you can make ELD status part of your regular fleet technology checks, rather than waiting for a problem to land in your inbox.
The following simple habits put you in a much better position next time an ELD is revoked:
- Maintain accurate asset records showing which ELD model and identifier are installed in each vehicle.
- Check the FMCSA registry regularly rather than assuming a device that’s registered today will stay that way forever.
- Keep provider contacts and hardware information handy so you can get answers quickly when an ELD is decertified.
- Have a replacement process for handling hardware selection, installation, vehicle scheduling, documentation, and sign-off.
This way, when another ELD gets pulled, you’ll know what’s affected, who needs to act, and what happens next.
Need to Replace Decertified ELDs Across Your Fleet?
If your fleet is affected by decertification and your replacement rollout isn’t already underway, finding a fast, reliable ELD replacement partner is an operational imperative.
Orbital Installation Technologies provides nationwide fleet technology installation services for revoked ELDs, telematics devices, GPS hardware, dashcams, and other connected hardware. With experienced technicians, centralized project management, and more than 75 dispatch locations across the United States, we can help fleets coordinate hardware replacements across multiple vehicles and locations.
Facing a deadline and need to get ELDs replaced quickly? Contact us today to discuss your requirements and get your deployment schedule moving.
