FMCSA Revokes 9 More ELDs — Replace Yours by April 14 or Go Out of Service

FMCSA pulled nine more Electronic Logging Devices from its registered list on February 12, 2026. That brings the 2026 total to 13 revocations — on top of 38 yanked in 2025. The agency is cracking down hard on devices that don't meet federal standards.

If you're running one of these ELDs, you have until April 14, 2026 to replace it. After that deadline, using a revoked device means you have no valid Records of Duty Status — and that's an automatic out-of-service order.

The Full Revoked List

These nine devices were removed for failing to meet 49 CFR Part 395 standards:

1. GTS ELD (213W01 / GTS18A)
2. UTRUCKIN (PT30 / UTRUCK)
3. ELD365 ELOG (ELD365 / ELD365)
4. IRONMAN ELD (IRON300 / IRM881)
5. FACTOR ELD (FACTOR ELD1 / FRELD1)
6. AirELD — four variants (ARELD1–4, various models)

Providers can apply to reinstate their devices by fixing the compliance issues, but don't count on it. If your device is on this list, start shopping for a replacement now.

What You Need to Do

Before April 14:

• Check the full FMCSA registry at eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/List — there are currently 992 approved devices and 332 revoked
• If your ELD is revoked, switch to paper logs or compliant software immediately as a bridge
• You won't get cited during the 60-day transition period as long as inspectors can view your logs on the ELD display as backup

After April 14:

• Using a revoked ELD = no valid RODS = driver placed out of service under 395.8(a)(1)
• That means you're parked at the scale house, burning daylight and losing revenue

Protect Yourself

Here's how to handle this cleanly:

• Document your switch — Keep receipts and install records for audit purposes
• If you lease, confirm with your provider that your device is still registered
• Watch for phishing scams — FMCSA sends official notifications to carriers, but scammers mimic these emails. Verify through the official FMCSA website only
• Test your new device before you need it — don't wait until April 13 to install and learn a new system

The Bigger Picture

FMCSA has now revoked 332 ELDs total — 88 by the agency directly and 244 through self-revocation by manufacturers. The original self-certification process let too many subpar devices onto the market, and the agency is finally cleaning house.

For owner-operators, this is ultimately a good thing. Reliable ELDs mean accurate HOS tracking, fewer surprises at inspections, and a level playing field. But the short-term pain of swapping devices mid-quarter is real.

Check your device today. Don't let a $200 ELD swap cost you a $2,000 day sitting out of service.