ELD trucking: A complete guide for fleet compliance

August 4, 2025

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Key Takeaways

Understanding ELD trucking is critical for fleets to ensure safety and compliance across their fleet. The ELD mandate is a federal regulation designed to improve driver safety and simplify the digital tracking of Records of Duty Status (RODS). It replaces paper logs with electronic logging devices to ensure accurate, tamper-proof records. In this guide, learn about how the ELD mandate works, which regulations to apply to your fleet, and what steps you can take to stay compliant.