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title: ELD Mandate Exceptions
description: There has been a bit of confusion regarding who and what is exempt from the upcoming ELD mandate, so let’s try to clear up some of the murky areas.
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# [ELD Mandate Exceptions](https://www.foley.io/articles/eld-mandate-exceptions)

 Written by [Foley](https://www.foley.io/articles/author/foley) | Feb 11, 2016 5:00:00 AM

There has been a bit of confusion regarding who and what is exempt from the upcoming ELD mandate, so let’s try to clear up some of the murky areas.

## Manufacture date or model year?

According to the FMCSA, they intend to use a truck’s model year, not the date it was manufactured, to determine whether a driver needs to use an electronic logging device.  **Only those trucks with a model year of 2000 or later will be required to use an ELD. **

## Are there any other exemptions to the mandate?

Operators who fall into the following categories are also exempt from the mandate:

- Drivers who are not required to maintain a log because they fall into the 100/150 air mile radius log exemption. However, they still need to keep time records.
- Drivers who keep logs for no more than 8 days during any 30-day period.
- Driveaway-towaway operators transporting empty vehicles.

Questions or concerns? Leave them in the comments section below!

### Other articles you may benefit from:

- [Hours of Service:  The 100/150 Air Mile Exemptions ](https://www.foleyservices.com/news/hours-of-service-the-100150-air-mile-exemptions/)
- [Elements of a Compliant Drug & Alcohol Testing Program](https://www.foleyservices.com/news/elements-of-a-compliant-drug-alcohol-testing-program/)
- [Electronic Logging Device Mandate to Go into Effect in December 2017](https://www.foleyservices.com/news/electronic-logging-device-mandate-to-go-into-effect-on-december-16-2017/)

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