FMCSA Revokes 5 ELDs — What You Must Do Before October 6, 2026

August 6, 2026 — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed five electronic logging devices from its list of registered ELDs and moved them to the Revoked Devices list. If you or your drivers are running any of these devices, you have a hard deadline: replace them by October 6, 2026, or risk being placed out of service.

Here's the full list, what it means for your operation, and the exact steps to stay compliant.

The 5 ELDs FMCSA revoked

If your device matches any row above — by name, model, or identifier — treat this as urgent.

Why did FMCSA revoke these ELDs?

FMCSA placed these devices on the Revoked Devices list because the providers failed to meet the minimum requirements set out in Title 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395 — the federal technical standard every compliant ELD must satisfy.

FMCSA Administrator Derek D. Barrs said the agency will "take appropriate action to protect the integrity of hours-of-service records" when devices fall short of the standard. In plain terms: a revoked ELD can no longer be trusted to record your Hours of Service (HOS) accurately, so the government will no longer accept it.

The deadline: what happens on October 6, 2026

There is a 60-day grace period, and the enforcement line is clear.

Now through October 5, 2026 (grace period). Safety officials have been told not to cite drivers on a revoked device for 395.8(a)(1) ("No record of duty status") or 395.22(a) ("Failing to use a registered ELD"). During a roadside inspection, they'll instead ask for your paper logs, logging software, or the ELD display as a back-up to review your HOS data. This is your window to switch cleanly.

Beginning October 6, 2026 (full enforcement). Any carrier still running one of these devices is treated as operating without an ELD. An officer who finds a revoked device will cite 395.8(a)(1) and place the driver out of service (OOS) under the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) criteria. An OOS order means the truck doesn't move — lost loads, lost revenue, and a mark on your safety record.

What you need to do right now

Don't wait for the grace period to run out. Take these three steps today:

1. Stop using the revoked device. As of now, revert to paper logs or approved logging software to record your required HOS data until your replacement is in place.
2. Choose a compliant ELD from FMCSA's official Registered Devices list — and confirm the device you pick is actually on that list before you buy.
3. Install and go live before October 6, 2026. Give yourself a buffer. Switching, installing hardware, and training drivers takes time you don't want to be scrambling for on day 60.

Note: If a revoked provider fixes every deficiency, FMCSA can put its device back on the registered list. But there's no guarantee that will happen — or that it will happen before the deadline. FMCSA is telling carriers to switch now rather than gamble on a fix landing in time.

Already running one of these devices? Act now, not on day 60.

It's tempting to wait and see whether the provider fixes the problem and gets re-listed. Don't. There's no guarantee a fix lands before October 6 — and if it doesn't, you're looking at an out-of-service order the first time you're inspected. Switching to a registered device today removes the risk entirely. Share this with any driver or dispatcher you know running one of the five revoked ELDs — the 60-day clock is the same for everyone.

How to make sure your next ELD won't get revoked

Before you commit to a replacement, run through this checklist:

• It's on the Registered Devices list — today. Verify the exact device name, model, and identifier on FMCSA's list. Marketing claims are not proof.
• The provider is stable and responsive. Devices get revoked when providers stop maintaining them. Choose one that ships updates and fixes issues fast.
• It records HOS to spec. The device should meet the Part 395 technical requirements — accurate, tamper-resistant, and inspection-ready.
• You get real support. When an officer is standing at your window, you need help in a language you understand, right away — not a ticket queue.

Lucid ELD is a fully FMCSA-registered electronic logging device built for owner-operators and small fleets — with responsive multilingual support and no long-term contract lock-in. If you're switching off a revoked device, we can get you compliant before the deadline.

⚠️ Don't get placed out of service. Switch before October 6.

If you're on Moonlight, HGRS, Highest, Truckford, or Sparkle ELD, talk to Lucid ELD today and get on a compliant device — fast, multilingual, and with your first month free.

Frequently asked questions

Which ELDs did FMCSA revoke in August 2026? FMCSA revoked five devices on August 6, 2026: Moonlight ELD, HGRS ELD, Highest ELD, Truckford ELD, and Sparkle ELD. All five were moved to the Revoked Devices list for failing to meet federal ELD requirements.

What happens if I keep using a revoked ELD? Through October 5, 2026, you won't be cited if you can show paper logs or logging software at inspection. Starting October 6, 2026, you'll be treated as running without an ELD — cited under 395.8(a)(1) and placed out of service.

How long do I have to replace a revoked ELD? Up to 60 days. Carriers must switch to a device on FMCSA's Registered Devices list before October 6, 2026.

Will I be fined or placed out of service? During the grace period, no — as long as you keep a valid back-up record of your Hours of Service. After October 6, 2026, an officer can place your driver out of service under CVSA criteria, which stops the truck.

Is Moonlight ELD still legal to use? No. Moonlight ELD is on the Revoked Devices list as of August 6, 2026. It must be replaced with a registered device before October 6, 2026.

How do I check if my ELD is FMCSA-registered? Compare your device's exact name, model number, and identifier against FMCSA's official Registered Devices list at eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/List. If it's not listed, it's not compliant.

Can a revoked ELD be reinstated? Yes — if the provider corrects every deficiency, FMCSA can return the device to the registered list. But there's no guaranteed timeline, so FMCSA advises carriers to switch now rather than wait.

Sources

• FMCSA — Removes Five Devices from List of Registered Electronic Logging Devices (August 6, 2026)
• FMCSA — Registered ELD Devices list
• CVSA — ELD Out-of-Service Enforcement Criteria