ELDs on Rentals of 8 days or less not required

ELDs on Rentals of 8 days or less not required.pdf

On September 12, 2022 (87 FR 55887) announced its decision to provisionally renew the Truck Renting and Leasing Association, Inc. (TRALA) exemption from the provisions that require a motor carrier to install and require each of its drivers to use an electronic logging device (ELD) to record the driver's hours-of-service (HOS).  The exemption allows drivers of property carrying commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) rented for 8 days or less, regardless of reason, to not use an ELD in the vehicle.  These drivers remain subject to the standard HOS limits and must maintain a paper record of duty status (RODS) if required.  The exemption renewal is for 5 years.  DATES: This renewed exemption is effective October 12, 2022, and expires on October 12, 2027.  Comments must be received on or before October 12, 2022.