Key Takeaways
- 34 ELD devices have been removed from FMCSA's registered list in 2025
- Gorilla Fleet Safety had 8 devices revoked in a single action - the largest removal
- Carriers have 60 days to replace revoked ELDs or face out-of-service violations
- Non-compliant ELDs may fail to accurately track hours of service, increasing crash risk
In an unprecedented enforcement action throughout 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed 34 electronic logging devices from its registered list, representing a major crackdown on manufacturers that failed to meet federal compliance requirements. These revocations impact thousands of motor carriers and raise serious questions about trucking safety oversight.
Electronic logging devices are critical safety tools mandated by federal law to accurately track commercial drivers' hours of service and prevent fatigued driving - a leading cause of fatal truck accidents. When ELD manufacturers fail to meet technical specifications outlined in Title 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395, they compromise the entire safety monitoring system.
Why ELD Compliance Failures Matter for Truck Accident Victims
When trucking companies use non-compliant ELD devices, the implications extend far beyond regulatory violations:
- 1Inaccurate Hours Tracking: Faulty ELDs may fail to properly record driving time, allowing drivers to exceed federal limits on consecutive driving hours.
- 2Evidence Tampering: Non-compliant devices may be easier to manipulate, making it difficult to establish liability in truck accident litigation.
- 3Safety Culture Indicators: Carriers using revoked ELDs after the compliance deadline demonstrate disregard for federal safety regulations.
- 4Pattern Evidence: Use of non-compliant devices can establish a pattern of negligence in personal injury cases.
Major ELD Manufacturers That Failed FMCSA Certification in 2025
#1 Gorilla Fleet Safety, LLC - 8 Devices Revoked (May 12, 2025)
Devices Removed:
- • AllwaysTrack
- • Command Alkon Trackit
- • ELDX
- • Gorilla Safety Compact ELD
- • HCSS ELD
- • LB Technologies FleetTrack HOS
- • Simplex ELD 2GO
- • Trucker Path ELD Pro
Impact: Gorilla Fleet Safety suffered the largest single removal action in 2025, with eight separate ELD products simultaneously revoked from the FMCSA registered list. The company had previously self-revoked these devices in December 2024, referring to them as "unsupported legacy applications," but continued marketing them to carriers.
Compliance Deadline: July 11, 2025 (60 days from removal date)
Why They Failed: The devices failed to meet minimum technical requirements outlined in federal regulations. According to industry reports, the legacy applications lacked proper certification documentation and failed periodic compliance audits conducted by FMCSA.
Legal Impact: In truck accident cases involving Gorilla Fleet Safety devices used after July 11, 2025, attorneys can argue the carrier knowingly operated with illegal equipment, establishing negligence per se and strengthening claims for punitive damages.
#2 ONTIME LOGS INC - Ontime Logs PT (November 20, 2025)
Device Details:
Device Name: Ontime Logs PT
Compliance Deadline: January 19, 2026
ONTIME LOGS INC's device was part of a coordinated November 20 enforcement action where FMCSA removed five separate manufacturers on the same day, indicating systematic compliance failures across multiple smaller ELD providers.
#3 Green Light ELD LLC - Green Light ELD (November 20, 2025)
Device Details:
Device Name: Green Light ELD
Compliance Deadline: January 19, 2026
Green Light ELD failed to maintain FMCSA certification standards, with removal occurring alongside four other manufacturers in the coordinated November 20 enforcement sweep.
#4 SAHARA ELD LLC - Sahara ELD (November 20, 2025)
Device Details:
Device Name: Sahara ELD
Compliance Deadline: January 19, 2026
SAHARA ELD LLC joined the list of manufacturers whose devices were found non-compliant with Title 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395 during the November enforcement action.
#5 USFAST ELD - USFAST ELD Device (November 20, 2025)
Device Details:
Device Name: USFAST ELD
Compliance Deadline: January 19, 2026
USFAST ELD's device was removed for failing federal technical specifications, part of the broader pattern of smaller ELD manufacturers struggling to maintain FMCSA compliance standards.
Legal Impact: Motor carriers using any of these five manufacturers' devices after their respective compliance deadlines can be cited for operating without an ELD, establishing regulatory violations that strengthen truck accident injury claims.
Additional Manufacturers Removed in 2025
Beyond the top 5, several other manufacturers lost FMCSA certification in 2025:
Phoenix ELD (October 23, 2025)
Device: PHOENIX ELD (Model: PHOELD, ELD ID: PRS973)
Deadline: December 22, 2025
NextParse LLC / ELDWISE (November 20, 2025)
Device: ELDWISE (formerly operated under ELDWISE branding)
Deadline: January 19, 2026
Pioneer Safety Solutions LLC (December 8, 2025)
Device: PSS ELD (Model: PRS, ELD ID: PRS271)
Deadline: February 7, 2026
Black Bear ELD (December 8, 2025)
Device: Black Bear ELD (Model: BRS, ELD ID: BRS254)
Deadline: February 7, 2026
Rollingtrans (December 8, 2025)
Device: RT ELD Plus - ACCURATE ELITE (Model: RT-ELITE-BLE3647, ELD ID: RTEL47)
Deadline: February 7, 2026
In total, 34 electronic logging devices from 17 different manufacturers lost FMCSA certification in 2025, representing the most aggressive enforcement action since the ELD mandate took effect.
Common Reasons for ELD Certification Failures
While FMCSA rarely discloses specific technical deficiencies, industry analysis reveals common patterns among revoked devices:
Technical Specification Failures
Devices fail to meet minimum requirements in Title 49 CFR Appendix A, including data accuracy, tamper-resistance, and synchronization requirements.
Inadequate Certification Documentation
Manufacturers fail to maintain required self-certification statements or provide inadequate third-party testing results to FMCSA.
Legacy Systems Without Updates
Older ELD models that manufacturers no longer support or update fail to meet evolving compliance standards, as evidenced by Gorilla Fleet Safety's "unsupported legacy applications."
Failed Periodic Audits
FMCSA conducts ongoing compliance audits. Devices that initially met standards but degrade over time or fail re-certification audits face removal.
Data Transfer and Storage Issues
Failures in proper data transfer protocols, backup systems, or secure storage of hours-of-service records violate federal requirements.
Legal Implications for Truck Accident Victims
If you were injured in a truck accident involving a carrier using a revoked ELD device, this evidence significantly strengthens your case:
1. Negligence Per Se
Operating with a revoked ELD after the compliance deadline violates federal law, establishing negligence per se - meaning the court presumes negligence without requiring additional proof.
2. Discovery Opportunities
Your attorney can investigate when the carrier knew about the ELD revocation, whether they took corrective action, and if they continued operating non-compliant devices.
3. Punitive Damages
Knowingly operating with illegal ELD devices demonstrates willful disregard for safety regulations, supporting claims for punitive damages beyond compensatory damages.
4. Hours of Service Violations
Non-compliant ELDs may have allowed drivers to exceed federal driving limits. Your attorney can subpoena paper logs and cross-reference with witness statements to establish HOS violations.
5. Corporate Safety Culture Evidence
Use of revoked ELDs indicates broader safety culture problems, potentially revealing a pattern of regulatory violations that strengthen your case.
Carrier Obligations After ELD Revocation
When FMCSA removes an ELD from the registered list, carriers using those devices must:
- 1Immediately Stop Using the Revoked Device: The ELD is no longer compliant from the revocation date forward.
- 2Revert to Paper Logs or Logging Software: During the 60-day transition period, drivers must use paper Records of Duty Status (RODS) or compliant logging software.
- 3Select a Compliant Replacement: Choose a new ELD from FMCSA's current Registered Devices List and arrange installation.
- 4Complete Transition Within 60 Days: Failure to install compliant ELDs by the deadline results in violations and out-of-service orders.
- 5Document the Transition: Maintain records showing when the carrier learned of the revocation, transition timeline, and new ELD installation dates.
Enforcement: After the 60-day deadline, drivers using revoked ELDs will be cited for "No record of duty status" violations and placed out of service at roadside inspections.
2025 ELD Enforcement Statistics
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration press releases and registered devices list updates, 2025
How to Verify if an ELD is FMCSA-Compliant
If you're investigating a truck accident or need to verify ELD compliance:
- 1.Check the FMCSA Registered Devices List: Visit eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/List to search for specific ELD models and manufacturers.
- 2.Review the Revoked Devices List: FMCSA maintains a list of devices removed from registration with removal dates and compliance deadlines.
- 3.Cross-Reference with Accident Date: If a truck accident occurred after an ELD's compliance deadline, the carrier was operating illegally.
- 4.Obtain ELD Records Through Discovery: Your attorney can subpoena ELD data, device information, and carrier ELD replacement records during litigation.
FMCSA Announces ELD Vetting Process Overhaul
In response to the wave of ELD revocations, FMCSA announced in late 2025 a complete overhaul of its vetting process for new ELD registrations. The enhanced screening aims to prevent non-compliant devices from reaching the registered list in the first place.
Key changes to the vetting process include:
- • Enhanced third-party testing requirements before initial registration
- • Periodic re-certification audits to ensure ongoing compliance
- • Stricter documentation standards for self-certification statements
- • Real-time monitoring of registered devices for technical compliance
- • Expedited removal procedures for devices failing compliance checks
These reforms signal FMCSA's commitment to maintaining ELD integrity, but the 2025 enforcement actions reveal significant gaps in the original vetting system that allowed 34 non-compliant devices to be registered and used by carriers.
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Conclusion: ELD Compliance and Trucking Safety
The removal of 34 ELD devices from FMCSA's registered list in 2025 represents the most aggressive enforcement action since the ELD mandate took effect. While this crackdown demonstrates federal commitment to maintaining device integrity, it also reveals troubling gaps in the original certification process that allowed so many non-compliant devices to reach the market.
For truck accident victims, these ELD revocations provide powerful evidence of carrier negligence when accidents involve vehicles using revoked devices after compliance deadlines. The failure to maintain compliant ELD systems indicates broader safety culture problems and establishes violations of federal law.
As FMCSA implements its enhanced vetting process, the industry must recognize that ELD compliance is not optional - it's a critical safety requirement that directly impacts the ability to prevent fatigued driving crashes that kill thousands of Americans each year.
Legal Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Truck Accident Lawyer Center is not a law firm and does not represent clients. If you were injured in a truck accident involving a carrier using non-compliant ELD devices, consult with a qualified truck accident attorney in your state to evaluate your specific case. ELD compliance issues can significantly impact liability determinations and damage awards in truck accident litigation.
Sources
- • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, "FMCSA Removes Eight Electronic Logging Devices from Registered List," May 12, 2025
- • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, "FMCSA Removes PHOENIX ELD from List of Registered Devices," October 23, 2025
- • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, "FMCSA Removes Five Devices from List of Registered Electronic Logging Devices," November 20, 2025
- • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, "FMCSA Removes Three Devices from List of Registered Electronic Logging Devices," December 8, 2025
- • Title 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395 - Functional Specifications for Electronic Logging Devices
- • Overdrive Magazine, "FMCSA Revokes Registration of 8 Gorilla Fleet Safety ELDs," May 2025
- • Transport Topics, "FMCSA Revokes Gorilla ELD," May 2025
- • Land Line Media, "Feds Continue Crackdown on Electronic Logging Devices," December 2025