ELD records of duty status (RODS) retention
Keep your electronic logging device records of duty status — the trailing 6 months, plus a separate backup.
- Filed with
- Retention requirement (no filing)
- Cost
- ELD subscription ~$15–40/month
- Time
- Ongoing
What you'll need
- A registered ELD
- A backup of your logs
Step by step
- 1
Use a registered ELD
Confirm it's on the FMCSA registered-devices list.
- 2
Retain 6 months of RODS
Keep the trailing six months available.
- 3
Keep a separate backup
Store a backup copy apart from the device.
- 4
Be ready at roadside
Know how to transfer your logs to an officer.
Worth knowing
- Short-haul exceptions may exempt some operations — confirm whether you qualify.
Fact-checked June 2026. Fees, screens, and dates change — always reconfirm at the official source at filing time.
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