FMCSA Has Revoked 67 ELD Devices Since 2025: What Motor Carriers Must Do Before Roadcheck 2026

On May 7, 2026, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed two more electronic logging devices — Safe ELD (iOS and Android) and MYLOGS ELD — from its list of registered devices. The announcement brought the total number of ELD revocations since January 2025 to 67, according to FMCSA Administrator Derek D. Barrs.

The timing could not be more consequential. The CVSA International Roadcheck — the largest targeted commercial vehicle inspection event in North America — begins on May 12, 2026, and runs through May 14. With ELD tampering and compliance as a primary inspection focus this year, any motor carrier still operating with a revoked device is heading into a 72-hour enforcement blitz at serious risk.

Here is what every motor carrier, fleet manager, and compliance officer needs to know about the ELD revocation wave, the deadlines that matter, and how to protect your fleet.

The Scale of the ELD Crackdown

The pace of ELD revocations has accelerated dramatically. FMCSA removed 38 devices in 2025 alone — an increase of more than 80% compared to the prior year — and has already revoked 29 more in 2026. In March 2026, the agency conducted its single largest mass revocation, removing 14 devices at once, including multiple products from a single provider, Gorilla Fleet Safety, LLC.

Administrator Barrs made the agency's posture clear in the May 7 bulletin: "Since January 2025, FMCSA has taken decisive action — removing 67 noncompliant devices that failed to meet federal standards — to protect the integrity of the ELD program, and we will continue to identify and remove any device that falls short."

The revoked devices failed to meet the minimum technical requirements in Title 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395, which governs how ELDs must record engine power status, vehicle motion, miles driven, engine hours, and driver records of duty status (RODS).

2026 Revocation Timeline and Deadlines

The revocations in 2026 have come in waves, each with its own 60-day replacement deadline. Here is the current timeline:

January 13, 2026

Four devices removed, including PREMIERRIDE LOGS, DSGELOGS, STATE ELOGS, and STATE ELOGS 2. The replacement deadline of March 15, 2026, has passed — carriers still using these devices are subject to immediate citation and out-of-service orders.

February 12, 2026

Nine devices removed, including GTS ELD, UTRUCKIN, ELD365 ELOG, IRONMAN ELD, FACTOR ELD, and multiple AirELD models. The replacement deadline of April 14, 2026, has passed.

March 4, 2026

Fourteen devices removed in the largest single batch, including Club ELD, SAFERLOGS, EGREEN ELD, and nine products from Gorilla Fleet Safety, LLC (including ClearPath ELD, SimpleX 2 Go, Patriot ELD, and others). The replacement deadline of May 4, 2026, has just passed — enforcement is now active.

May 7, 2026

Two devices removed: Safe ELD (iOS and Android, BEMOREX, INC) and MYLOGS ELD (Mylogs Inc.). The replacement deadline is July 7, 2026. Until then, drivers should use paper logs or logging software.

What Happens When You Use a Revoked ELD

The consequences of operating with a revoked ELD after the replacement deadline are severe and immediate:

• Citation under 49 CFR 395.8(a)(1): The driver is treated as having "no record of duty status," which is the same penalty as if they had no ELD at all.
• Out-of-service order: Under CVSA Out-of-Service Criteria, the driver is immediately placed out of service. For property-carrying drivers, this typically means a 10-hour OOS period before they can resume driving.
• Civil penalties: Carriers face fines of up to $19,246 per violation under current FMCSA penalty schedules.
• SMS score impact: Violations found during inspections feed directly into the Safety Measurement System (SMS), which determines a carrier's safety rating. ELD violations fall under the Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC, and elevated scores can trigger FMCSA compliance reviews, targeted interventions, and higher insurance premiums.

During the 60-day grace period following a revocation, safety officials are instructed not to cite drivers solely for using the revoked device. However, drivers must still have paper logs, logging software, or the ELD display available as a backup to demonstrate their hours-of-service data during any inspection.

Why This Matters Right Now: Roadcheck 2026

The 2026 CVSA International Roadcheck runs May 12–14, and this year's driver-side focus is ELD tampering, falsification, and manipulation. While ELD device revocation and ELD tampering are technically separate enforcement categories, both place a carrier's ELD compliance under a microscope.

During Roadcheck, inspectors conduct North American Standard Level I Inspections — the most comprehensive roadside inspection, covering both driver qualifications and vehicle mechanical fitness. An inspector verifying a driver's ELD status will check whether the device is on the FMCSA registered devices list. If it appears on the revoked devices list and the grace period has expired, the result is an immediate citation and out-of-service order.

For the 14 devices revoked on March 4, 2026, the May 4 replacement deadline has already passed — meaning any driver still using those devices during Roadcheck week will face enforcement action. That group includes some widely used products from Gorilla Fleet Safety, which supplied nine of the 14 devices removed in the March batch.

What Employers Should Do Now

Motor carriers cannot afford to wait on ELD compliance. Here is a step-by-step action plan:

1. Audit Your ELD Fleet Immediately

Check every ELD in use across your fleet against the FMCSA registered devices list and the revoked devices list. Do not assume that a device purchased from a reputable vendor is still compliant — multiple well-known brands have been revoked, and the list changes regularly.

2. Replace Revoked Devices Before Deadlines

If any of your devices appear on the revoked list, begin the replacement process immediately. For the May 7 revocations (Safe ELD and MYLOGS ELD), the deadline is July 7, 2026. For any device revoked before March 2026, the deadline has already passed.

3. Switch to Paper Logs During Transition

Drivers whose ELDs have been revoked must immediately begin recording their hours-of-service data using paper logs or approved logging software. Ensure drivers are trained on manual RODS requirements — many drivers have not used paper logs since the ELD mandate took full effect.

4. Build Ongoing ELD Monitoring Into Your Compliance Program

The frequency of revocations — with batches coming in January, February, March, and May of 2026 alone — means that ELD compliance is no longer a one-time check. Carriers should:

• Assign a compliance team member to monitor the FMCSA ELD list at least monthly.
• Subscribe to FMCSA ELD news and events updates for revocation announcements.
• Document your monitoring process in your compliance records to demonstrate good-faith efforts during any FMCSA review.

5. Prepare for Roadcheck Week

With International Roadcheck starting May 12, carriers should conduct pre-trip inspections that specifically verify ELD functionality, confirm the device is on the registered list, and ensure drivers can transfer data to inspectors in the required format. Ensure all drivers carry current paper log supplies as backup.

6. Review Vendor Contracts

If a vendor's device has been revoked, review your contract for remedies. Some carriers have been caught paying for devices that are no longer legally usable. Evaluate whether your ELD provider has a track record of compliance and whether your contract includes provisions for device replacement or refund in the event of revocation.

The Bigger Picture: ELD Program Integrity

The ELD mandate, which reached full enforcement in December 2019, was designed to standardize hours-of-service recordkeeping and reduce fatigue-related crashes. The program relies on a self-certification model — ELD manufacturers register their devices with FMCSA and attest that they meet federal technical standards. FMCSA does not pre-approve or test devices before they go to market.

That model has come under increasing scrutiny. Of the roughly 1,018 devices on the registered list as of late 2025, more than 300 have been placed on the revoked list since the program began, including both agency-initiated removals and voluntary withdrawals by manufacturers. The 67 agency-initiated revocations since January 2025 represent a significant acceleration of enforcement.

For employers, the takeaway is straightforward: the fact that a device was once registered does not guarantee it remains compliant. The regulatory environment has shifted from passive oversight to active enforcement, and carriers that treat ELD selection and monitoring as a one-time purchase decision are exposed to growing compliance risk.

Employers looking for broader guidance on how compliance technology fits into their safety programs can find additional context in BlueHive's white paper on drug screening trends and compliance updates, which covers how digital compliance tools are reshaping fleet safety management across the transportation sector.

Sources

• FMCSA Removes Safe ELD (iOS and Android) and MYLOGS ELD from List of Registered Electronic Logging Devices — FMCSA Bulletin, May 7, 2026
• FMCSA Removes Fourteen Devices from List of Registered Electronic Logging Devices — FMCSA Bulletin, March 4, 2026
• CVSA International Roadcheck 2026 Announcement — CVSA
• FMCSA Registered ELD Devices List
• FMCSA Revoked ELD Devices List
• FMCSA ELD News and Events
• 49 CFR Part 395 — Hours of Service of Drivers — eCFR
• 49 CFR 395.8 — Driver's Record of Duty Status — eCFR
• 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395 — ELD Technical Standards — eCFR
• CVSA Out-of-Service Criteria
• FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS)
• Ahead of the Curve: How 2025 Drug Screening Trends Impact Your Workplace — BlueHive