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FMCSA says paper copy of ELD owner’s manual no longer needed - Truck News

Detected July 10, 2026 · in Trucking / FMCSA Compliance

FMCSA no longer requires drivers to carry a paper copy of the ELD owner's manual in the vehicle. Electronic or digital access is now sufficient.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 10, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. All motor carriers and drivers required to use ELDs should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The requirement to keep a paper copy of the ELD owner's manual in the cab has been removed. Drivers may now use an electronic or digital version.

Who it affects

All motor carriers and drivers required to use ELDs

What you must do

Remove paper manuals from vehicles if desired, and ensure electronic access is available to drivers.

Deadline

Immediate

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxPc1lmTm4yUGlNYUwyU0x1Rmg5dnN5YU12dXhqTjZRdHYxbDI1bHZ1NHN0Njc4ZldWUVE1eDF4c0I2Y0ozVFp5eTUySTFDZVlQcG1nNG1CbDZob0MzVFp3YXM2c0VVNGVyT2FvdkFFWHItV1BiNHhORnZYTjJMVGJQZW9NdVdoZXIxOF9XOTByN0k2VmJSVW5FZUdHa0hHZHpuSWlXSi1UNHQxYy14VUdocXl3?oc=5

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