That situation has affected a growing number of devices, including five ELDs revoked by FMCSA in August 2026. Once a removal occurs, the important dates are the day the device loses its registered status and the later deadline by which the carrier must have an approved replacement in service.

Revocation Starts a Different Recordkeeping Process

ELD manufacturers self-certify that their products meet federal technical standards before registering them with FMCSA, but registration is not permanent. If the agency later identifies a problem with a device, it can move the product to its Revoked ELDs List.

For affected drivers, the first change involves the daily log rather than the truck itself. Current FMCSA revocation notices instruct carriers to stop relying on the removed device as the required record of duty status and use paper logs or compliant logging software while transitioning to another registered ELD.

The revoked device can still have a limited role during that period. FMCSA’s enforcement instructions allow its display to serve as a backup method for reviewing hours-of-service information at roadside, while the paper or software records serve as the primary record.

Earlier ELD Records Still Have to Be Available

Moving away from a revoked device does not eliminate records that were created before its removal. Federal rules generally require carriers to retain ELD records of duty status and supporting documents for six months, with ELD data backed up on a separate device.

That makes access to the old system an important part of a replacement. A carrier switching providers still needs to preserve the records it is required to retain rather than treating the installation of a new device as a clean start.

Drivers should also make sure they know which records they are expected to produce during the transition. If the carrier has moved to paper logs, for example, those records need to cover the applicable period even though the revoked device may still contain earlier electronic information.

A Revocation Does Not Follow the Normal Malfunction Timeline

A device that has been revoked and one that has malfunctioned create different compliance situations. When an ELD malfunctions, federal rules generally give a carrier eight days from discovering the problem or receiving notice from the driver to repair, replace, or service it, although FMCSA can approve additional time in certain circumstances.

Recent revocations have provided a longer transition period. When FMCSA removed five devices on August 6, 2026, affected carriers were given until October 6 to replace them with ELDs from the agency’s registered list.

The extra time is meant to allow the carrier to complete the transition, not to extend the revoked device’s federal registration. Until the new system is installed, the operation has to follow the temporary recordkeeping instructions included with the removal notice.

Missing the Replacement Deadline Can Put a Driver Out of Service

Roadside enforcement changes once the transition period expires. Before the deadline, FMCSA instructs enforcement personnel not to cite an affected driver for failing to use a registered ELD solely because the carrier is transitioning away from a recently revoked device, provided the required alternative records are available.

Once that deadline passes, continuing to rely on the removed device is treated differently. FMCSA directs inspectors to cite an affected driver for having no record of duty status and place the driver out of service under the applicable Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance criteria.

Because each group of revoked devices can have its own transition date, the date attached to the specific FMCSA notice matters more than when a carrier or driver first hears about the removal. Waiting until the device stops functioning is not an option because the compliance deadline is tied to its federal status, not its physical condition.

Check the Federal List Before the Replacement Goes In

FMCSA places responsibility on motor carriers to make sure replacement equipment appears on the Registered ELDs List. That check matters because a product can be removed after previously holding registered status, while a revoked device can also be reinstated if its provider corrects the deficiencies identified by the agency.

For someone behind the wheel, the most useful information during a transition is straightforward: which device was revoked, what method is being used to maintain current logs and when the carrier’s replacement deadline arrives. Knowing those details makes it easier to have the correct records ready at the roadside while the new system is being installed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I check whether an ELD has been revoked?

FMCSA maintains a Revoked ELDs List on its ELD website alongside the current list of registered devices. The agency also publishes notices when additional products are removed.

Does revocation mean an ELD has stopped working?

No. Revocation concerns whether the device meets federal ELD requirements, so its software or hardware may continue operating even though it is no longer registered with FMCSA.

Can a revoked ELD ever be reinstated?

Yes. FMCSA can return a device to the Registered ELDs List if the provider corrects the deficiencies that led to its removal. Carriers still need to follow the applicable transition requirements unless the agency confirms that the device has been reinstated.

How long are ELD records kept?

Motor carriers generally must retain ELD records of duty status and supporting documents for six months. ELD records must also be backed up on a separate device.

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According to FMCSA, these devices were moved to the Revoked Devices list because the providers “failed to meet the minimum requirements established in Title 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395.”

The Latest ELDs Removed (Effective Oct. 17)

Here are the devices that are now officially revoked:

ART KILIM INC
• ELD Name: PREMIUM ELD
• Model Number: PMM
• Identifier: PMM492

Clean Aura Corp
• ELD Name: TRUE LOGBOOK
• Model Number: 2TRUL
• Identifier: TRL584

Xplore Tech Inc
• ELD Name: Xplore ELD
• Model Number: XPLELD
• Identifier: XPLORE

KAMI ELD
• ELD Name: KAMI ELD
• Model Number: KAME X456
• Identifier: KAM683

Evo ELD Inc.
• ELD Name: EVO ELD 1
• Model Number: EVO 1
• Identifier: G711H2

This isn’t an isolated move. FMCSA has been steadily purging noncompliant devices all year. Since January, multiple rounds of removals have hit carriers who weren’t paying close attention.

What Drivers and Carriers Are Required To Do

FMCSA is giving fleets 60 days to swap out any of the revoked devices. Here’s what they’re instructing carriers to do immediately:

1. Stop using the revoked ELD.
   Switch over to paper logs or logging software to stay compliant.
2. Install a registered replacement device by Dec. 16.
   Only devices still on FMCSA’s Registered Devices list are acceptable.

FMCSA also noted that inspectors should not issue violations for 395.8(a)(1) No record of duty status or 395.22(a) Failing to use a registered ELD before the deadline, as long as drivers can provide logs using paper, software, or the device display as a backup.

After Dec. 16, anyone still using these revoked units will be treated as operating with no ELD at all. FMCSA stated that drivers using the banned devices after that date should be cited under 395.8(a)(1) and placed out of service following Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance CVSA rules.

Can These Devices Come Back?

FMCSA made it clear that if the providers fix their compliance issues, they’ll add the devices back to the Registered Devices list and notify the industry of the change. But the agency also added a warning. FMCSA said it strongly encourages motor carriers to act now to avoid compliance issues in the event that the deficiencies are not addressed by the ELD provider.

If you want to stay ahead, check the official FMCSA Registered Devices list and make sure your model is still listed.

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Why Were These ELDs Revoked?

According to the FMCSA, these devices failed to meet the minimum requirements outlined in their functional specification regulations. Gorilla Fleet Safety later confirmed they had self-revoked the registrations for all eight devices in December, citing that the devices were unsupported legacy applications.

Here’s the list of revoked devices, effective May 12:

• AllwaysTrack
• Command Alkon Trackit
• ELDX
• Gorilla Safety Compact ELD
• HCSS ELD
• LB Technologies FleetTrack HOS
• Simplex ELD 2GO
• Trucker Path ELD Pro

Next Steps for Carriers and Drivers

Drivers and carriers currently using any of these devices must replace them with compliant ELDs by July 11, 2025. Until then, FMCSA has provided the following guidance:

• Revert to paper logs or logging software to maintain accurate hours-of-service (HOS) records while making the transition.
• Inspectors are advised not to issue violations for “No record of duty status” or “Failing to use a registered ELD” before the replacement deadline. Instead, they may review paper logs, logging software, or data from the revoked ELD as backup documentation.

Consequences After July 11

After July 11, drivers and carriers who continue to use these revoked devices will face significant penalties:

• They will be considered as operating without an ELD, in violation of FMCSA guidelines (395.8(a)(1)).
• This can lead to out-of-service (OOS) orders as dictated by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) criteria.

Will the Revoked Devices Return?

The FMCSA noted that the devices could be reinstated on its registered list if Gorilla Fleet Safety resolves the issues. However, the company’s statement regarding self-revocation indicates that updates are unlikely.

To remain compliant and avoid disruptions, motor carriers should act swiftly to transition to FMCSA-approved devices.

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The following devices, effective as of December 11, are no longer certified as compliant ELDs by the FMCSA:

• Columbus ELD, model C-US

• MasterELD, model MELD02

• MasterELD, model MELD03

• MasterELD, model MELD04

The FMCSA has not disclosed the specific reasons for the decertification. However, the agency stated that the manufacturers of these devices failed to meet the minimum technical standards detailed in 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, appendix A, which outlines the functional requirements for ELDs. Updates to the story will include any further details provided by the manufacturers.

Motor Carriers Required to Act

The FMCSA is set to send out an industry-wide notification to inform affected motor carriers. Those currently utilizing any of these revoked ELDs must stop using the devices immediately. To remain compliant, carriers must switch to either paper logs or acceptable logging software to record hours-of-service (HOS) data. Additionally, carriers are required to replace these decertified ELDs with compliant devices from the FMCSA’s Registered ELDs List by February 9, 2025 (60 days from the effective date).

If these ELD manufacturers resolve the deficiencies identified by the FMCSA, the decertified devices will be reinstated. Should reinstatement occur, the FMCSA will provide an update to inform the industry.

Guidance for Law Enforcement

During the 60-day transitional period, FMCSA has advised safety officials not to cite drivers under 395.8(a)(1) (“No record of duty status”) or 395.22(a) (“Failing to use a registered ELD”) if they are found using one of these revoked ELDs. Instead, inspectors are instructed to request the driver’s paper logs or logging software as verification of hours-of-service compliance. Alternatively, enforcement personnel may review HOS data displayed on the ELD as a backup.

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