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The 150 air-mile radius

The 150 air-mile radius

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The FMCSA’s ELD rule applies to most commercial motor vehicles, and the 150 air‑mile radius exception is often misunderstood. Even pickup trucks or large passenger vans may qualify as CMVs under federal definitions, and intrastate operations must check state-specific rules, as some adopt federal standards while others modify them. Fleets are responsible for ensuring compliance, not their vendors, so understanding how the exception works is essential. When choosing an ELD solution, ask about over‑the‑air update capabilities to stay current with regulatory changes.

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