CCJ Staff
Truckstaff ELD’s self-certification revoked by FMCSA
Truck drivers and motor carriers using the Truckstaff ELD are being asked to discontinue use of the device and revert to paper logs or logging software following the device’s revocation by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from the agency’s Registered Devices list.
As with prior ELD revocations from FMCSA, the agency did not provide details about how the device is non-compliant, only noting that the provider failed to meet the minimum requirements established in 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395. Truckstaff did not respond to a request for comment as of press time.
“FMCSA will continue to take appropriate action when devices fail to meet the agency’s requirements because accurate and reliable hours-of-service records are essential to safety, compliance, and accountability across the industry,” said FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs.
The Truckstaff device’s revocation marks the 80th revoked device since January 2025.
Motor carriers and drivers have up to 60 days to replace the revoked ELD with a compliant device. In addition to reverting to paper logs or logging software to record required hours of service data, carriers have until Aug. 23 to replace the revoked ELD.
Law enforcement officers are asked to not cite carriers and drivers using the device until Aug. 23 and to instead request the driver’s paper logs, logging software, or use the ELD display as a back-up method to review the hours-of-service data.
After Aug. 23, however, drivers still using the Truckstaff ELD will be considered as operating without an ELD and should be placed out of service.
Motus woes prompt FMCSA to pause USDOT number deactivations
Federal motor carrier regulators have temporarily paused the inactivation of USDOT numbers for carriers lagging behind on their mandatory two-year updates. The move is aimed at curbing service disruptions caused by the launch of the new federal registration platform, Motus.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced that the suspension applies to trucking companies and commercial fleets that have failed to complete their required biennial updates since June 1.
The pause comes as the agency continues rollout of Motus, the new U.S. Department of Transportation Registration System, which launched May 19.
“Registrants will receive additional time to complete any required biennial updates and should not worry about inactivation resulting from Motus-related access or system issues,” the FMCSA said in a statement.
The rollout of the Motus registration system and its accompanying mileage-tracking app has been problematic for motor carriers and drivers due to strict access lockouts, critical technical glitches, and inaccurate tracking that has hindered business operations and compliance.
The agency noted that it plans to release further guidance as system stabilization and recovery efforts move forward.
Federal law requires all commercial motor vehicle operators to update their registration information every 24 months. Failing to file the update normally triggers the deactivation of the carrier’s USDOT number, effectively grounding its operations, along with potential civil penalties.
Motor carriers facing immediate technical issues or registration inquiries can reach the FMCSA Registration Customer Service Center at 1-800-832-5660 or submit an online request through the agency’s webform.
