Is your ELD still legal? How to check the FMCSA registered list
FMCSA revokes ELDs that stop meeting federal rules, and running a revoked device can put you out of service. Here is how to check the lists and what to do if yours is gone.
Your ELD can be perfectly functional and still be illegal to run. FMCSA periodically revokes devices that stop meeting the federal rules, and once yours is revoked, your logs no longer count – you can be cited and even placed out of service. The fix is simple but time-sensitive: know how to check the lists and act fast if your device shows up as revoked. Start at the FMCSA ELD site.
Why ELDs get revoked
To be legal, an ELD must be self-certified and listed on FMCSA’s registered list, meeting the technical requirements in 49 CFR Part 395 Appendix A. When a device or vendor stops meeting those requirements – or fails to fix known defects – FMCSA removes it from the registered list and adds it to the revoked list. This is not rare housekeeping: in 2026, FMCSA removed Safe ELD/MYLOGS in May, added 12 devices to the revoked list on May 20, removed TRUCKSTAFF ELD on June 23, and removed 10 more devices on July 9. The July 9 devices – including Ontime Logs iosix, LAST MINUTE ELD, Porter ELD, Zee HOS Compliance, EV ELD IOSIX, Light and Travel ELD, PREMIERRIDE LOGS, 2BRO ELD, 305 ELD, and TT ELD 40 – must be replaced before September 8, 2026.
How to check your ELD
- Go to the FMCSA ELD website and open the registered list. Confirm your device’s exact model and version are on it.
- Open the revoked list and confirm your device is not on it.
- Set a reminder to re-check periodically – a device can move from registered to revoked between your trips.
What to do if your ELD is revoked
FMCSA generally allows a short transition window after a revocation for affected carriers to switch to a compliant device; for the July 9, 2026 removals, the deadline is before September 8, 2026. Do not ride it out: pick a device that is currently on the registered list, install it, and keep documentation of the switch. During the window you may be allowed to keep paper logs or use the replacement – follow FMCSA’s specific guidance for that revocation.
How to avoid buying a risky device
Cheap, no-name ELDs are the ones that tend to get revoked. Before you buy, confirm the device is on the registered list, check that the vendor has a track record and real support, and be wary of anything sold mainly on price. A revoked device is not a bargain when it parks your truck.
A compliant ELD also protects your record in two other places: it keeps your hours-of-service logs clean, and bad ELD data or violations feed straight into your CSA score. If you are speccing a new truck, fold the ELD choice into the overall equipment decision.
The bottom line
Check both the registered and revoked lists, buy only currently-registered devices from real vendors, and switch immediately if yours gets revoked. The hardware working is not the same as the hardware being legal.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my ELD is still legal?
Check the FMCSA ELD website, which publishes both the registered list and the revoked list. If your device or its model appears on the revoked list, it is no longer compliant.
What happens if I run a revoked ELD?
Your logs are no longer considered compliant. You can be cited and potentially placed out of service until you switch to a registered device, even though the hardware still functions.
Why does FMCSA revoke ELDs?
Because the device or vendor stopped meeting the technical requirements in 49 CFR Part 395 Appendix A - or the vendor failed to fix known problems. FMCSA then removes it from the registered list.
How long do I have to replace a revoked ELD?
FMCSA often gives carriers up to 60 days after a revocation to replace the device. For the July 9, 2026 removals, affected carriers must replace those ELDs before September 8, 2026.
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