ATA Backs FMCSA’s Crackdown on ELD Fraud

Washington - Following the announcement that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has pulled 133 illegal electronic logging devices from the agency's Registered Devices List, ATA's SVP of Regulatory Affairs and Workforce Policy Nathan Mehrens issued this statement:

"ATA strongly supports FMCSA's decisive action to crack down on fraudulent electronic logging devices that undermine highway safety and put law-abiding motor carriers at a competitive disadvantage.

"We commend Secretary Duffy, Administrator Barrs, and their teams for taking this important step to restore integrity to the ELD system and hold bad actors accountable. Fraudsters have no place in an industry where safety is paramount, and carriers must be able to trust that the devices they rely on meet federal standards.

"Next week, ATA looks forward to unveiling a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen the ELD certification process by introducing third-party certification and closing the front door on fraudsters seeking to exploit weaknesses in the system. Today's action is an important step forward, and preventing noncompliant devices from entering the marketplace in the first place is essential to protecting motorists and ensuring a level playing field for responsible motor carriers."

In October 2025, ATA's Safety Policy Committee voted to support stronger measures to ensure ELD integrity, including third-party certification. The committee established a working group, which sought to develop a framework that addresses known forms of fraud immediately while creating safeguards capable of adapting to emerging threats over the long term. A report with the working group's recommendations will be released by ATA next week.