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Compliance

FMCSA: Using a Revoked HERO ELD Can Trigger an Out-of-Service Order

If you operate in Ohio (or run lanes through the Midwest), this is a compliance item worth checking today: FMCSA’s ELD program page notes that HERO ELD was removed from the registered ELD list on April 2, 2026, and that as of June 2, 2026, safety officials who encounter a driver using the revoked device (or improperly using paper logs) should cite 49 CFR 395.8(a)(1) and place the driver out of service under the CVSA Out-of-Service Criteria.

What FMCSA says changed (and when)

FMCSA’s ELD News and Events page lists HERO ELD as removed from the registered ELD list on April 2, 2026. The same notice states that as of June 2, 2026, roadside personnel who encounter a driver using the revoked HERO ELD (or improperly using paper logs) should cite 49 CFR 395.8(a)(1) and place the driver out of service (OOS) in accordance with the CVSA Out-of-Service Criteria.

Practical takeaway: if you still have HERO ELD installed or drivers are logging on it, treat this as an urgent change-management issue. An OOS order can stop a load immediately, create service failures, and potentially trigger follow-up attention during audits.

How to check your exposure quickly

  • Confirm the exact ELD app and vendor name your drivers are using (do not rely on a generic tablet label).
  • Search your fleet devices and driver phones/tablets for the HERO ELD application and deactivate access.
  • If you use a third-party safety/compliance provider, ask them to confirm in writing whether any units are tied to HERO ELD.
  • Review your internal hours-of-service process so drivers are not improvising with paper logs when they should be on an active, registered ELD.

Compliance next steps for Ohio carriers

For most small fleets, the fastest path is to move to a registered ELD immediately and document the change. If you are still early in building out your compliance program, it also helps to make sure the rest of your core FMCSA profile is clean and current (authority details, MCS-150 updates, driver files, and insurance filings). You can use our guide on the MCS-150 biennial update as a quick refresher and our overview of USDOT number vs. MC authority to confirm you’re operating under the right identifiers.

If you need help getting compliant fast, Asal can help you map out the fix, choose a compliant logging solution, and reduce the risk of an out-of-service event on your next scale-house stop.

Source

This update summarizes information published by FMCSA ELD News and Events. Government rules, dates, and figures change—always confirm the current details on the official page.

Read the official FMCSA ELD News and Events page →

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