FMCSA Issues New 90-Day ELD Waiver for Ag Haulers - Heavy Duty Trucking
FMCSA issued a new 90-day ELD waiver for agricultural haulers, exempting them from ELD requirements during the waiver period.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Agricultural haulers (owner-operators, small fleets, large carriers) transporting agricultural commodities. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Waiver effective for 90 days from issuance date; check FMCSA notice for exact dates.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
FMCSA granted a 90-day waiver from ELD requirements for agricultural haulers, effective immediately.
Who it affects
Agricultural haulers (owner-operators, small fleets, large carriers) transporting agricultural commodities.
What you must do
Eligible carriers must ensure they qualify under the waiver terms and may temporarily discontinue ELD use for covered trips.
Deadline
Waiver effective for 90 days from issuance date; check FMCSA notice for exact dates.
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