AOBRD vs ELD

Discussion in 'ELD Forum | Questions, Answers and Reviews' started by mitmaks, May 15, 2019.

  1. mitmaks

    mitmaks Road Train Member

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    What's the difference between two and what will change December as far as requirements for ELD?
     
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  3. Gdog66223

    Gdog66223 Road Train Member

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    AOBRDs vs ELDs <---------- Click this link
     
  4. Cattleman84

    Cattleman84 Road Train Member

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    AOBRD's can be set up in various way as the company sees fit... Ex. Doesnt put you on the drive line until you have travel 3 miles... Or gone over 25 mph... Or how ever the company sets it up.

    ELDs put you on the drive line the second vehicle goes over 5 mph. Company has no say in this.

    This is the biggest difference as far as how it will affect the driver, IMO.

    There are many other differences as well but that is the one that I hate the most.
     
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  5. OT John

    OT John Bobtail Member

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    To make it even more simple

    AOBRD is more "flexible" with the data that comes from the ECM.
    ELD is very precise on what it wants from the ECM and how it reports it.

    Automatic OnBoard Recording Device
    Electronic Log Device.

    I wont even screw you up with EOBRD :D

    Also, if you have a manual trans, it is more forgiving on movement vs an auto. I have had a lot of my customers give me feedback on this. Drivers are fighting for a clutch again.... LOL
     
  6. CousinVinny

    CousinVinny Medium Load Member

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    Both AOBRD and ELD devices are designed to automatically record a driver's duty status.

    An AOBRD functions as dictated by the device manufacturer and can have parameters changed.

    An ELD functions as dictated by the FMCSA and cannot have any parameters changed.

    In December, all drivers that are required to maintain a RODS must begin using an FMCSA-approved ELD. AOBRD's will only be lawful for drivers who are not required to maintain a RODS.
     
  7. chewey3

    chewey3 Bobtail Member

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    What is a RODS?
     
  8. Scooter Jones

    Scooter Jones Road Train Member

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    Records of duty status
     
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  9. mathematrucker

    mathematrucker Medium Load Member

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    At present, if a commercial vehicle is cited for failure to have any recording device connected to the engine, who gets fined, the driver, the company, or both?
     
  10. CousinVinny

    CousinVinny Medium Load Member

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    The driver is, and it is an OOS violation.

    https://cvsa.org/news-entry/april-1-2018-eld-oos-full-enforcement/

     
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