According to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) guidelines, an ELD must automatically switch to driving mode once the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) reaches 5 miles per hour (5 mph). This threshold is a regulatory standard and cannot be altered or configured to a different value by carriers or drivers.
FMCSA Regulation Reference:
“An ELD must automatically switch to driving status once the vehicle reaches a speed of five miles per hour. The in-motion state must not be configured greater than 5 mph.”
Source: FMCSA ELD FAQs – Question A10
Vehicle Considered Stopped
A vehicle is considered stopped when its speed is reduced to zero miles per hour and remains at zero mph for three consecutive seconds. After this period, the ELD may update the driver’s duty status accordingly (e.g., from Driving to On Duty - Not Driving, depending on the driver's input).
Official Reference
For further information and official guidance, please refer to the FMCSA's Electronic Logging Device FAQs:
🔗 FMCSA ELD Frequently Asked Questions
🔗 Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)
Share this with others