FMCSA Removes 133 ELDs; ATA Seeks Third-Party Certification

A record 133 electronic logging devices were removed from the FMCSA registry on November 12, 2026. The action affects carriers and drivers who use any of those devices.

FMCSA revoked 121 devices, and 12 devices were removed voluntarily by their providers. The agency said the removals target devices that can help carriers avoid oversight, bypass hours-of-service limits, or damage the reliability of duty status records.

Carriers and drivers using a revoked device have 60 days to replace it with a compliant ELD. After that period, drivers using a revoked device will be out of service under the no record of duty status rule.

FMCSA said a provider can get a device back on the registered list if it fixes all identified problems. The agency still urged carriers to replace the device now to avoid compliance trouble.

ATA plans to release a roadmap next week. It would call for third-party certification of ELDs instead of the current system where manufacturers certify their own devices.

ATA's Safety Policy Committee voted in October 2025 to support stronger ELD integrity measures. A working group has been drafting recommendations to address known fraud and future risks.

FMCSA tightened its ELD registration process nearly a year ago, but it did not adopt the independent certification model used in Canada.

Source: Heavy Duty Trucking — https://www.truckinginfo.com/news/fmcsa-removes-100-plus-elds-from-its-certified-device-lisst