ELD Malfunctions Paper Logs

If a driver has an ELD malfunction, that malfunction must be noted on the driver's logs at the time of malfunction. All drivers are required to have the last 8 days of logs. All drivers MUST know how to correctly fill out a paper log in the event that their ELD malfunctions or stops working.

The below metrics must be filled out to be deemed legal:

  1.  Date
  2. Total daily miles driving
  3. Truck or tractor & trailer number
  4. Name of carrier
  5. Driver’s signature/certification
  6. 24-hour period starting time (e.g. midnight, 9:00am, noon, 3:00pm)
  7. Main office address
  8. Remarks
  9. Name of co-driver
  10. Total hours (right right edge of grid)
  11. Shipping document number(s), or name of shipper and commodity

These are the 11 things that MUST be on a driver’s logs at all times. Both ELD and paper logs.

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