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Fleet FAQ

Got Questions? ELD and Telematics

Q. I know what we have to do if our ELDs malfunction—but I still have a handful of AOBRDs. How do we handle a malfunction with one of those devices?

A. The procedure for handling an AOBRD malfunction is similar to the way you should handle an ELD malfunction. If an AOBRD malfunction occurs, drivers should do the following: • Note the AOBRD malfunction • Reconstruct the record of duty status (RODS) for the current 24-hour period and the previous seven consecutive days, and record them on a graph-grid paper or electronic logs that are in compliance with 49 CFR 395.8, unless the driver already has the records or retrieves them from the AOBRD • Continue to prepare paper or electronic graph-grid RODs per 49 CFR 395.8 As with an ELD malfunction, the driver should notify the fleet about the malfunction — in writing or electronically — within 24 hours. Paper or electronic grid-graph recording of hours of service should not continue for more than eight days after the malfunction is discovered.

Expert Bio

Answered by : Scott Sutarik from Geotab

Associate VP, Commercial Vehicle Solutions

Scott Sutarik is the Associate VP of Commercial Vehicle Solutions at Geotab Inc. He has extensive experience within the truck manufacturing industry, specializing in medium duty and heavy duty trucks. He previously worked in sales and marketing at Navistar Inc. where he supported over 700 dealerships, worked with suppliers and telematics providers, and managed the OnCommand Connection Program. With his expertise in telematics, regulatory compliance, engine diagnostics, and alternative fueled vehicles, Scott provides training and works with Geotab's partners to develop leading-edge fleet management solutions for the trucking industry.

Scott Sutarik is the Associate VP of Commercial Vehicle Solutions at Geotab Inc. He has extensive experience within the truck manufacturing industry, specializing in medium duty and heavy duty trucks. He previously worked in sales and marketing at Navistar Inc. where he supported over 700 dealerships, worked with suppliers and telematics providers, and managed the OnCommand Connection Program. With his expertise in telematics, regulatory compliance, engine diagnostics, and alternative fueled vehicles, Scott provides training and works with Geotab's partners to develop leading-edge fleet management solutions for the trucking industry.

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Q. I’ve heard that ELD violations aren’t going to count against CSA scores. Is this true?

A. This is true at least during the first months after the ELD mandate comes into effect. The federal government recently announced that drivers cited during roadside inspections for not complying with the ELD mandate after the Dec. 18, 2017, deadline will receive a “no points cite” that will not affect the safety measurement system that feeds into the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores. While there will be no points assessed with these initial citations, the fines associated wi

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