FMCSA Removes HERO ELD from Registered Electronic Logging Devices List

FMCSA News Releases

Filed April 2nd, 2026

Detected April 2nd, 2026

Summary

FMCSA removed HERO ELD from the registered electronic logging devices list effective April 2, 2026, due to the provider's failure to meet minimum requirements under 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395. Motor carriers using HERO ELD must replace the device with a compliant ELD before June 2, 2026, or revert to paper logs during the transition period.

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What changed

FMCSA revoked HERO ELD INC's device (Model HRS, ELD Identifier HRS205) from the Registered Devices list for non-compliance with federal ELD standards. The agency has removed over 56 devices since January 2025. During the 60-day transition period ending June 2, 2026, motor carriers may continue using paper logs or logging software without penalty.

After June 2, 2026, drivers using the revoked HERO ELD will be cited under 49 CFR 395.8(a)(1) for no record of duty status and placed out-of-service per CVSA criteria. Motor carriers must immediately identify if they use this device, discontinue its use, and install a compliant ELD from FMCSA's Registered Devices list before the deadline. Drivers should retain paper logs as backup documentation during the transition period.

What to do next

Identify whether any fleet vehicles use the revoked HERO ELD (ELD Identifier: HRS205)
Discontinue use of revoked HERO ELD and revert to paper logs or logging software immediately
Replace revoked ELD with a compliant device from FMCSA's Registered Devices list before June 2, 2026

Penalties

After June 2, 2026: drivers using revoked device subject to citation under 49 CFR 395.8(a)(1) and out-of-service placement per CVSA criteria

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FMCSA Removes HERO ELD from List of Registered Electronic Logging Devices

Thursday, April 2, 2026 BULLETIN
Contact: FMCSA.PublicAffairs@dot.gov

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed HERO ELD from the agency’s list of electronic logging devices (ELDs). This device was placed on the Revoked Devices list due to the company’s failure to meet the minimum requirements established in Title 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395.

“Devices that don’t meet federal standards will be removed from FMCSA’s registered list. Since January 2025, we’ve already taken off more than 56 devices, and we’ll keep going to protect the integrity of the ELD program and to keep America’s roads safe,” said *FMCSA Administrator Derek D. Barrs.***

ELD Provider: HERO ELD INC
- Device Name: HERO ELD
- Model Number: HRS
- ELD Identifier: HRS205 Motor carriers have up to 60 days to replace the revoked ELD with a compliant ELD. FMCSA will send an industry-wide email to inform motor carriers that anyone using the revoked ELD must take the following steps:

Discontinue using the revoked ELD and revert to paper logs or logging software to record required hours of service data.
Replace the revoked ELD with a compliant ELD from the Registered Devices list before June 02, 2026.

Prior to June 02, 2026, safety officials are encouraged not to cite drivers using the revoked ELD for 395.8(a)(1) – “No record of duty status” or 395.22(a) – “Failing to use a registered ELD.” Instead, safety officials should request the driver’s paper logs, logging software, or use the ELD display as a back-up method to review the hours-of-service data.

Beginning June 02, 2026, motor carriers who continue to use the revoked device listed above will be considered as operating without an ELD. Safety officials who encounter a driver using a revoked device on or after June 02, 2026, should cite 395.8(a)(1) and place the driver out-of-service (OOS) in accordance with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance OOS Criteria.

If the ELD provider corrects all identified deficiencies for its device, FMCSA will place the ELD back on the list of registered devices and inform the industry of the update.

However, FMCSA strongly encourages motor carriers to take the actions listed above now to avoid compliance issues in the event that the deficiencies are not addressed by the ELD provider.

For more information on ELDs, visit FMCSA’s ELD website.