FMCSA Now Recording ELD Violations in SMS - Heavy Duty Trucking
FMCSA now records ELD violations in the Safety Measurement System (SMS), increasing scrutiny on hours-of-service compliance.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All motor carriers and drivers using ELDs should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Ongoing; violations already recorded may affect current SMS scores.. 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
ELD violations are now included in SMS scores, affecting safety ratings and potentially triggering interventions.
Who it affects
All motor carriers and drivers using ELDs
What you must do
Review and correct any ELD-related violations immediately; ensure ELD data is accurate and compliant.
Deadline
Ongoing; violations already recorded may affect current SMS scores.
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