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ELDs and Dangers of Log Falsification
Learn more about log falsification strategies, how to identify them, and how to prevent them from happening.

Do you know how to spot falsified driver logs? Check out these tips to spot and prevent them!
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Falsification remains an hours-of-service problem, despite electronic logging device (ELD) advancements.
Motor carriers should familiarize themselves with common falsification methods to prevent them from happening. In the event of an audit, the violations noted in the table below may result in more than just exceeding hours-of-service (HOS) limits. Falsification is its own class of violation; a carrier could be fined up to almost $15,000 per occurrence.
To deter drivers and others from falsifying, motor carriers should audit their ELD data. If falsification is discovered, a motor carrier’s policies and procedures should clearly explain the actions they will take in response.
Fasification Strategies, Identification Techniques & Prevention
The following are log falsification strategies, how you identify them, and how to prevent them from happening:
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