What to do with the Garmin eLog ELD while the Truck is Being Serviced or Repaired

The Garmin eLog ELD adapter should remain plugged in at all times. This will ensure you remain FMCSA compliant and avoid a power compliance malfunction.

Create a RODS Report before getting it serviced to ensure you have your driving data available in case of an audit. A RODS Report cannot be created, saved, or exported without being actively connected to the Garmin eLog.

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Log out of the Garmin eLog App while connected to the Garmin eLog ELD adapter before the semi-truck is serviced. Logging out after disconnecting from the Garmin eLog ELD adapter can cause the driving time to be recorded against your profile.

All driving time done by a mechanic would be recorded to the unassigned driver. The Motor Carrier could then note those unidentified driving hours indicating it was driven by a mechanic while in service.