Bill > S695

This bill, titled the Commercial Driver Compliance Improvement Act, mandates that all commercial motor vehicles operating in interstate commerce and driven by individuals subject to federal rules on driving hours and record-keeping must be equipped with an electronic on-board recording device, often referred to as an ELD. These devices, which will need to meet specific performance standards and certification criteria set by the Secretary of Transportation, are intended to improve compliance with regulations that limit how long drivers can operate their vehicles. The bill also defines "driving time" and "electronic on-board recording device" and requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue final regulations within 18 months of enactment, with the devices becoming mandatory for affected carriers and drivers within three years of enactment.