ELD questions

Discussion in 'ELD Forum | Questions, Answers and Reviews' started by CDL CPL, Aug 28, 2017.

  1. CDL CPL

    CDL CPL Light Load Member

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    Ok we all understand we are going to eventually need a ELD but what is considered an AOBRD. What info is needed to comply with that. The rule says,

    A “grandfathered” AOBRD is a device that a motor carrier installed and required its drivers to use before the electronic logging device (ELD) rule compliance date of December 18, 2017. The device must meet the requirements of 49 CFR 395.15. A motor carrier may continue to use grandfathered AOBRDs no later than December 16, 2019. After that, the motor carrier and its drivers must use ELDs. See Section 395.15 (a) of the ELD final rule.

    So if implemented now (8/28/2017) we wouldnt have to have an ELD until 2019 right? The FMCSA words everything like we all went to law school so i just want to make sure i got it right. Hopefully they either kick the ELD law or change the HOS rules by then. Thanks in advance!
     
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    100%Gofio Light Load Member

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    get a cheap eld til things look settled
     
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    If you buy and start using an AOBRD by the deadline you can use it until 2019. At which time you will need to upgrade to an ELD.
     
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    100%Gofio Light Load Member

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    double expense? might as well just bite the bullet now and get the ELD
     
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    CDL CPL Light Load Member

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    We dont want the ELD to begin with so dont think well be biting the bullet until 2019. Thank you to everyone hopefully those websites can provide a bit more clarity. Im hoping our GPS will sufice as a ABORD until 2019. We have both a Garmin and a Rand McNally.
     
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    It has to plug into the diagnostic port on your truck to be compliant.
     
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    CDL CPL Light Load Member

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    Ahh we were wondering how that would work. Anybody know of a cheap compliant ABORD device?
     
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    Big road has one, no hardware cost and is $19.50 per month. I think that's the one I'm going to go with. It is app based.
     
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    Question- What If our Data Port No longer exist?
    I Put a Re-man CAT Motor in my 2001' and Removed the Port and harness-

    I'll have to see the Year on this Re-Man- Hopefully its a 98-99-
    Besides My ECM Has Faults that I have Bypassed....Not in the Habit of spending $2500 on a Computer- Never should have Bought an Electronic truck-Oh Well.