FMCSA will 'hold violators fully accountable' after ELD fraud scandal revealed
FMCSA and Illinois State Police saw firsthand a truck driver call a fraudulent ELD provider and reset his hours. The driver's...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration vowed action after a motor carrier confronted its investigators with firsthand evidence of electronic logging device fraud. A driver parked at police headquarters and had his hours reset on the spot.
In a statement after the meeting with Illinois State Police on Wednesday in Dekalb, Illinois, FMCSA vowed to hold fraudulent ELD makers accountable.
On the phone, Buchanan was prompted to select English or Punjabi before giving an operator his company and truck numbers and asking for his hours reset. In about 10 minutes, his logs showed perfect compliance and a fresh set of hours. The entire episode was captured on video by Meiborg and FMCSA staff.
The moment Meiborg driver Buchanan demonstrated his the ELD being reset after that quick call.
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