ELD's and pickups,

I don't think so, Stan. If they're required to run logs, they have to use an ELD. There are a few exceptions, but none related to size/weight.

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/faq/what-exceptions-are-allowed-electronic-logging-device-rule

 

There's just more and more of them dying to get in on the 'BIG' money in carhaul! /s

 

Yup they're required to have them as well. And I've been asking everyone that I've come across who runs a dually how they plan on handling eld and I have gotten everything from "what's that" to "I don't know what I'll do" to "time to get out of it".

 

I was reading some of the FAQ's on FMSCA. Apparently gliders with VINs after 2000 but older engines have to run ELDs, as well:

 

Yup it goes by the vin. If the 10th digit is an X or above no eld, if it's a Y or a number eld for you.

 

Does it have anything to do with 26000 lbs gross weight? Talked to one guy pulling campers, he runs from Indiana to Portland Or every week.

 

You would have to currently be exempt from log books to be exempt from eld.

I really don't know what those minimum wage trailer haulers are going to do, the only way they make anything resembling a paycheck is to turn and burn and get 1k miles back to IN. Oh well, I can't say I feel bad for anyone who struggles with elementary math.

 

You have to be under 10,000# to be exempt by weight.