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Garmin eLog
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Garmin eLog Compliant ELD
$249.99one-time
9-pin J1939 and 6-pin J1708 ports · Not compatible with OBD2 (SAE J1979) vehicles · Compatible smartphone or tablet sold separately
Read 7 Oct 2026 · garmin.com
On the record
- Automatic logging
- The device automatically records driving time and lets drivers view duty status and remaining driving hours by day or week.garmin.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- dēzl compatibility
- Garmin eLog works with specified dēzl truck navigators, which can display duty status and hours information.garmin.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Inspection transfer
- Records can be retrieved for inspection using a USB flash drive or FMCSA web services over Bluetooth.garmin.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Local storage
- Records are stored securely on the compatible smartphone and Garmin says they are never stored in the cloud.garmin.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Mobile app
- The free Garmin eLog app runs on compatible Android and Apple mobile devices with Bluetooth and GPS capability.garmin.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Ports
- The ELD supports 9-pin J1939 and 6-pin J1708 diagnostic ports, with a 6-pin adapter included.garmin.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Garmin eLog is an FMCSA-registered electronic logging device system for recording hours of service and records of duty status.garmin.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Regulatory coverage
- Garmin eLog supports federal FMCSA regulations and does not support individual state regulations.support.garmin.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Setup limit
- Only one Garmin eLog ELD adapter may be paired with the Garmin eLog app at a time.support.garmin.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Garmin Product Support can assist with the eLog app and ELD but cannot answer regulation-related questions.support.garmin.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Unsupported rules
- Garmin lists oilfield operations rules and the 16-hour short-haul exception as unsupported.support.garmin.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Vehicle exclusions
- The ELD is not compatible with OBD-II (SAE J1979) vehicles, and Garmin says Hino trucks are unsupported.support.garmin.com · read 7 Oct 2026
