Tier 2 · Supply Chain Terms

ELD (Electronic Logging Device)

An Electronic Logging Device (ELD) is a hardware device installed in commercial motor vehicles that automatically records driving time, engine hours, vehicle movement, and location data, mandated by the FMCSA for Hours of Service (HOS) compliance.

Why It Matters

ELD data is the foundation of GPS-based shipment tracking for truckload freight. The ELD mandate (effective December 2017) created a universal source of vehicle location data across the US trucking fleet. For visibility platforms, ELD integrations are the primary mechanism for real-time FTL tracking.

The FourKites Perspective

FourKites integrates with ELD platforms across 500K+ carriers, polling GPS location data every 15 minutes. The Shipment Twin consumes ELD location pings alongside carrier APIs, mobile tracking, and EDI to produce the most complete tracking signal possible. The Graph uses ELD data quality as a tracking compliance metric in carrier scorecards: carriers with consistent, high-frequency ELD data receive higher tracking quality scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is eld electronic logging device?

An Electronic Logging Device (ELD) is a hardware device installed in commercial motor vehicles that automatically records driving time, engine hours, vehicle movement, and location data, mandated by the FMCSA for Hours of Service (HOS) compliance.

How does AI change eld electronic logging device management?

AI transforms eld electronic logging device from a reactive metric measured after the fact into a proactive capability predicted and optimized in real time. AI agents monitor data continuously, detect anomalies before they become problems, and take autonomous action using network intelligence from the FourKites Graph, which aggregates cross-company patterns from 882 enterprise shippers.

How does FourKites handle eld electronic logging device?

FourKites integrates with ELD platforms across 500K+ carriers, polling GPS location data every 15 minutes. The Shipment Twin consumes ELD location pings alongside carrier APIs, mobile tracking, and EDI to produce the most complete tracking signal possible. The Graph uses ELD data quality as a tracking compliance metric in carrier scorecards: carriers with consistent, high-frequency ELD data receive higher tracking quality scores.

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