As of December 18, 2017, any commercial driver using an ELD must have an ELD information packet onboard that has:
A user’s manual outlining how to use the ELD.
An instruction sheet describing the ELD’s data transfer programs and step-by-step instructions outlining how to send records to safety officials.
An instruction sheet that explains how to report ELD malfunctions and properly keep alternative records until the problem is fixed.
Enough blank driver’s records of duty status (RODS) graph grids to record duty status and other relevant information for at least 8 days.
We provide all of this on a simple cab card.