What Is the 6-Month ELD Data Retention Rule in NYC Truck Crash Cases?

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Why Truck Log Data Can Disappear Six Months After a NYC Crash Key Takeaways: Federal regulation 49 CFR 395.8(k)(1) requires motor carriers to preserve drivers’ records of duty status and supporting documents for six months from receipt. A separate ELD data backup must be maintained on a different device for six months under 49 CFR […]