WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has officially pulled eight electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its approved list, citing a failure to meet the baseline functional requirements mandated by federal law. The move specifically targets hardware previously marketed under the Gorilla Fleet Safety banner, effectively rendering these units illegal for active hours-of-service tracking.
This regulatory action stems from the devices' inability to maintain compliance with established ELD technical specifications. Gorilla Fleet Safety management previously confirmed that they self-revoked their own registrations for these eight specific models back in December, labeling the hardware as unsupported legacy applications that no longer sync with modern reporting standards. While the formal revocation took effect on May 12, the agency is now forcing a hard transition for any remaining units still found in cabs across the country.
The list of now-prohibited hardware includes the AllwaysTrack, Command Alkon Trackit ELDX, Gorilla Safety Compact ELD, HCSS ELD, LB Technologies FleetTrack, HOS Simplex, ELD 2GO, and the Trucker Path ELD Pro. Carriers currently running these systems are operating on borrowed time. The FMCSA has set a firm deadline of July 11, 2025, for all fleets to complete a full hardware swap to a certified, compliant device.
What This Means for Drivers
Any CDL-A driver currently utilizing one of these eight units must immediately begin the procurement process for a replacement to avoid future citations. Until the swap is completed, drivers are legally required to revert to paper logs or alternative logging software to ensure their hours-of-service records remain accurate and defensible during roadside inspections. Enforcement officers have been instructed to exercise temporary leniency, meaning they should not issue specific citations for failing to use a registered ELD or for a missing record of duty status, provided the driver can show backup documentation from the legacy device.
Industry Reaction
This development highlights the ongoing volatility for owner-operators who invested in tech platforms that ultimately failed to keep pace with FMCSA regulations. When software providers sunset their support for legacy hardware, the burden of cost and compliance falls squarely on the fleet manager or the independent driver. It serves as a stark reminder that digital logs are only as reliable as the companies maintaining their certification status, and choosing a stable provider is essential for anyone seeking long-term stability in the industry.
Key Points
- Eight specific Gorilla Fleet Safety ELD models have been removed from the FMCSA approved list.
- Carriers have until July 11, 2025, to install fully compliant replacements in their trucks.
- Drivers using the revoked devices should keep paper logs or secondary software records to avoid violations.
- Law enforcement is authorized to review data from the revoked devices as backup evidence during the transition period.
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