The Top Five Misperceptions About Use of Electronic Logging Devices For Businesses

Transporting supplies and equipment is an essential part of the construction industry.  Electronic logging devices (ELDs) have made it possible for a business to monitor nearly all aspects of a truck’s daily activities.  For most businesses using commercial trucks, having access to an ELD’s record is not just prudent, it is mandatory.  This course explains the regulations governing use of ELDs and provide practical insight and advice regarding best practices.  

Course Outline

• Introduction Electronic Logging Devices (ELD)                                        
• ELD is permissive, not mandatory                                                        
• Federal regulations do not apply if drivers never leave the state            
• There is no duty to preserve ELD data                                                    
• ELD data cannot be discovered or used in civil litigation                       
• There is no duty to audit ELD data                                                           
• Best Practices

Learner Objectives

• Identify regulations governing use of Electronic Logging Devices
• Identify best practices regarding Electronic Logging Devices
• Understand the safety-related benefits against legal risk of tracking this information

Quiz Info

In order to receive continuing education credit(s), you will need to take a 10-question quiz following the course. To pass the quiz, you will need to achieve a score of 70% or higher. If you are unsuccessful, you will have an opportunity to repeat the quiz. Once you have successfully completed the quiz, you can download your continuing education certificate(s) showing the credit(s) that you have earned.

Credit Info

This course has been approved for one hour of MN residential contractor and remodeler continuing education by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry and includes the required Business Management credit.

If you are eligible to receive continuing education credits, your information will be electronically reported to the appropriate agency within 3 business days of course completion.

Access Info Your online course is accessible 24/7. The course will be available to you for 180 days from purchase date.
Questions and Comments Questions and comments related to the curriculum for this course may be submitted to the instructor at education@housingfirstmn.org.