CONCLUSION

Although mandatory ELDs undoubtedly will have a profound effect on prevention of fatigued driving, they are far from the perfect solution. In order to adequately address outstanding issues, the FMCSA and motor carriers should strongly consider implementing driver pay structures that compensate drivers for idle time and not simply pay drivers for miles. The old adage, “if the wheels ain’t turning, you ain’t earning” still applies and ELDs accomplish nothing to change this.