Truckers no longer need to carry a paper manual for their electronic logbooks

The US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposes to remove the requirement for commercial truck drivers to carry a physical operator's manual for their electronic logging devices. This change means truck drivers will no longer face fines for not having a paper manual in their vehicle.

For years, truck drivers have had to keep a physical manual for their electronic logbooks in their cabs, even though the devices are self-certified and drivers are trained to use them. This small regulatory change removes a common, easily avoidable fine for truckers. It also signals a move towards trusting digital information over physical documents.