New Electronic Logging Device Requirement for Big Rigs in California

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) recently issued a press release about the new electronic logging device (ELD) requirements for California drivers of regulated commercial vehicles. These measures are being taken in an effort to create consistency between state and federal regulations, while helping to increase safety for truckers and motorists in California. The CHP has amended the California Code of Regulations (CCR) to require intrastate motor carriers and drivers to use ELDs to record a driver’s record of duty status (RODS) when operating commercial motor vehicles subject to hours-of-service regulations.    

Federal Electronic Logging Device Requirements  

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has required interstate motor carriers and drivers to use ELDs to record their RODS in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, part 395, Subpart B, unless otherwise exempted, since December 18 of 2017. Since that time, officials with the CHP have been working to align state regulations with the federal ELD regulations. Over the past four years, the CHP has been taking public input and conducting presentations at Commercial Vehicle Safety Summits in preparation for updating ELD requirements.  

ELD Requirements for California Truckers   

Starting on January 1, 2024, the new regulations will go into effect in the State of California. Motor carriers and drivers are being encouraged to read and review the upcoming changes, as there are some applicability, requirements and exceptions associated with the use of ELDs for intrastate truckers. This means that even trucks that are only working in the State of California will still have to abide by the new statewide requirements involving ELDs.  

Truck Accidents in Southern California  

Car accidents involving semi trucks, big rigs and tractor-trailers can often be devastating, catastrophic or even fatal for motorists in smaller vehicles. It’s so important that truck drivers and trucking companies obey all state and federal safety regulations to ensure they’re in compliance and as safe as possible on roadways.  

If you have been injured or if you have lost a loved one in a truck accident in San Diego or anywhere in Southern California, contact the skilled and proven team at Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc. at 1.800.GO.HARRIS for a free case consultation today.