Truck Types Supported by the Garmin eLog

The Garmin eLog™ Compliant ELD will function with and transfer information through most trucks which have an On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) port with a 9-pin J1939 configuration. The Garmin eLog includes a 6-pin J1708 adapter cable for trucks with a 6-pin configuration. Garmin eLog ELD supports both 250kbps and 500kbps baud rates, depending on which baud rate your truck is equipped with.

More Compatibility Information:

• The Garmin eLog ELD is not compatible with vehicles using the OBD-II protocol (SAE J1979).

• Volvo Trucks with a Volvo engine and 16-pin J1962 configuration will require a 16-pin to 9-pin adapter cable.

  • This cable is not sold by Garmin but can be found online.

  • Only this cable has been tested to work properly with the Garmin eLog.

  • 16-pin J1962 configurations requiring this adapter are only tested to be supported with Volvo engines.

  • Volvo Trucks using a standard 9 pin or J1939 configuration are compatible and do not require any additional adapter cables.

• Trucks with an RP1226 diagnostic port will require an RP1226 to J1939 Type 2 adapter cable.

  • This cable is not sold by Garmin but can be found online.

• Hino trucks are unsupported at this time.

• 2016 and Newer PACCAR/Peterbilt/Kenworth Trucks will require a 9-pin to Y cable adapter. 

  • This cable is not sold by Garmin but can be found through a dealer or online.

  • See 2016 and Newer PACCAR/Peterbilt/Kenworth Engines Not Working with the Garmin eLog ELD.

• All other port configurations and truck types have not been confirmed as compatible and may not be supported by the Garmin eLog ELD.

  • Incompatible port configurations and truck types may result in malfunctions, missing data, and errors in the data recorded by the Garmin eLog ELD.