Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) in Support of Legislation and Regs Mandating the Use of Electronic Logging Devices

Benjamin Smith

Principal Technical Analyst

Messerschmidt Safety Consultants of Mississippi

The Board of Directors of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) voted to support government legislation and regulations mandating the use of electronic logging devices (ELDs), which are used by fleets to ensure compliance with hours of service (HOS) regulations and reduce inefficiencies in paperwork. This vote took place on March 13, 2011, at the Association's annual convention.

In addition to voting to support the mandatory use of ELDs, the TCA’s new policy also includes seven areas the TCA believes should be addressed when developing legislation or regulations mandating ELD use. These areas include relieving motor carriers who use compliant ELDs of the burden of retaining supporting documents for verification of driving time, as well as tax incentives as a method for helping facilitate the adoption and use of ELD systems.

Read the TCA’s press release.