FMCSA Removed 10 ELDs: What It Means for Safe Car Shipping

• July 15, 2026

Last updated on July 19, 2026

FMCSA removed 10 electronic logging devices from its registered ELD list on July 9, 2026. That does not mean every carrier using one of those devices is unsafe. It does mean customers should understand why carrier compliance checks matter before handing over a vehicle.

Car shipping is not just a truck, a driver, and a pickup date. A safe move depends on whether the carrier has active authority, proper insurance, accurate hours-of-service records, and clean paperwork from pickup through delivery.

When any part of that chain gets sloppy, the customer usually finds out at the worst time. Funny how the paperwork always gets interesting after the keys are already on the truck.

What FMCSA removed

FMCSA said the 10 devices were moved to the Revoked Devices list because the companies failed to meet the minimum requirements in Title 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395.

The revoked devices listed by FMCSA were:

• Ontime Logs iosix from ONTIME LOGS INC
• LAST MINUTE ELD from Last Minute ELD
• Porter ELD from Porter ELD
• Zee HOS Compliance from Zee App
• EV ELD IOSIX from Ev ELD Inc., formerly Evo ELD Inc.
• Light and Travel ELD from LIGHT AND TRAVEL LLC
• PREMIERRIDE LOGS from PREMIERRIDE LOGS LLC
• 2BRO ELD from TWO BRO SECURITY & IT SOLUTIONS
• 305 ELD from TWO BRO SECURITY & IT SOLUTIONS
• TT ELD 40 from TT ELD Inc

FMCSA gave motor carriers until September 8, 2026 to replace the revoked ELDs with compliant devices. Before that date, carriers using those devices are told to discontinue use and rely on paper logs or logging software while they transition. Starting September 8, 2026, carriers still using the revoked devices may be treated as operating without an ELD, and drivers may be cited or placed out of service under applicable enforcement criteria.

That is the regulatory side. For a car shipping customer, the practical question is simpler: is the carrier being checked before pickup?

Why ELD compliance matters in auto transport

ELDs track a commercial driver’s hours of service. The point is to reduce fatigue risk and create a reliable record of duty status.

For car shipping, that matters because auto transport carriers often run long routes, tight pickup windows, and multi-stop deliveries. If a carrier is not managing hours correctly, the risk is not just a paperwork issue. It can mean missed pickups, delayed delivery, roadside problems, or a truck being put out of service while your vehicle is already loaded.

A revoked ELD is not proof of a bad carrier. But it is a compliance flag that should be handled before dispatch, not after a customer is already asking why the truck never arrived.

This is why broker and carrier vetting matters

A good broker does more than send a quote and hope a carrier accepts it. The broker should screen the carrier before assignment and confirm the basics that protect the customer.

At minimum, that means checking:

• MC and/or DOT authority is active
• Operating status is appropriate for the move
• Insurance is active and fits the type of vehicle being moved
• Carrier identity matches the paperwork and dispatch details
• Pickup and delivery expectations are realistic
• The driver provides a proper Bill of Lading at pickup and delivery
• Any obvious compliance concerns are handled before the load is assigned

That screening does not make transport risk-free. Nothing involving highways, weather, traffic, and humans ever is. But it reduces preventable problems.

MC, DOT, insurance, and BOL basics customers should know

You do not need to become a compliance officer to ship a car safely. You do need to know which documents matter.

MC number: Many for-hire carriers and brokers operate under FMCSA authority tied to an MC number. This helps identify the business authority behind the transport.

DOT number: A USDOT number identifies the company in FMCSA’s safety systems. It is one of the basic ways carriers are tracked.

Insurance: Auto transport carriers should have active cargo and liability coverage. Customers should ask whether the carrier’s insurance is current and whether any exclusions apply to their vehicle.

Bill of Lading: The BOL is the condition report and transport receipt. It should be completed at pickup and delivery, with photos and notes for existing damage. Do not treat the BOL like a formality. It is the document everyone runs back to if there is a damage claim.

What this ELD action does not mean

This does not mean every car hauler is unsafe. It does not mean every carrier using one of the listed ELDs caused a safety problem. It also does not mean a customer can judge a carrier by one headline.

The practical takeaway is that compliance changes happen, and carrier screening needs to catch them. A broker that vets carriers every time is in a better position than one that only shops for the lowest truck on a load board.

Customer safety checklist before shipping a car

Before you book, ask these questions:

1. Who is the broker or carrier handling the move?
2. Is the carrier’s MC/DOT authority active?
3. Is cargo insurance active for auto transport?
4. Will I receive the carrier name before pickup?
5. Will the driver complete a BOL with vehicle condition notes?
6. What happens if the assigned carrier has a compliance issue before pickup?
7. Who do I call if pickup or delivery timing changes?

If the answer is vague, slow down. The cheapest quote is not a bargain if the carrier cannot legally or safely complete the job.

How Transcar approaches safe car shipping

Transcar’s job is to match customers with qualified auto transport carriers and keep the move controlled from quote to delivery. That means looking past the number on the quote and checking the carrier behind the truck.

For customers, the goal is simple: active authority, proper insurance, clear pickup expectations, clean BOL documentation, and a real point of contact when the schedule changes.

The FMCSA ELD revocations are a useful reminder. In car shipping, safety starts before dispatch. The truck matters, but the vetting matters first.

Need a safe, properly managed vehicle move? Request a car shipping quote from Transcar and we’ll help you plan the right way.