Garmin eLog

Spec sheet

Purpose

Garmin eLog is an FMCSA-registered electronic logging device system for recording hours of service and records of duty status.Read 7 Oct 2026 · garmin.com

Support

Garmin Product Support can assist with the eLog app and ELD but cannot answer regulation-related questions.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.garmin.com

Automatic logging

The device automatically records driving time and lets drivers view duty status and remaining driving hours by day or week.Read 7 Oct 2026 · garmin.com

dēzl compatibility

Garmin eLog works with specified dēzl truck navigators, which can display duty status and hours information.Read 7 Oct 2026 · garmin.com

Inspection transfer

Records can be retrieved for inspection using a USB flash drive or FMCSA web services over Bluetooth.Read 7 Oct 2026 · garmin.com

Local storage

Records are stored securely on the compatible smartphone and Garmin says they are never stored in the cloud.Read 7 Oct 2026 · garmin.com

Mobile app

The free Garmin eLog app runs on compatible Android and Apple mobile devices with Bluetooth and GPS capability.Read 7 Oct 2026 · garmin.com

Ports

The ELD supports 9-pin J1939 and 6-pin J1708 diagnostic ports, with a 6-pin adapter included.Read 7 Oct 2026 · garmin.com

Regulatory coverage

Garmin eLog supports federal FMCSA regulations and does not support individual state regulations.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.garmin.com

Setup limit

Only one Garmin eLog ELD adapter may be paired with the Garmin eLog app at a time.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.garmin.com

Unsupported rules

Garmin lists oilfield operations rules and the 16-hour short-haul exception as unsupported.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.garmin.com

Vehicle exclusions

The ELD is not compatible with OBD-II (SAE J1979) vehicles, and Garmin says Hino trucks are unsupported.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.garmin.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

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