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title: "ELD (Electronic Logging Device)"
description: "An electronic logging device (ELD) allows truckers to log their hours of service electronically instead of in paper books."
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# ELD (Electronic Logging Device)

An electronic logging device (ELD) allows truckers to log their hours of service electronically instead of in paper books.

## What is the ELD mandate?

The ELD allows truckers to log their hours electronically instead of in paper books.

The [ELD mandate](https://core.flexport.com/help/414-electronic-logging-device-eld-mandate) took effect on December 18th, 2017 and brings the possibility of:

- Higher trucking rates

- Less trucking capacity

- Less trucking flexibility

- Additional charges

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