Garmin eLog
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Garmin eLog, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Garmin eLog's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Garmin eLog Compliant ELD | $249.99, paid once | 9-pin J1939 and 6-pin J1708 ports · Not compatible with OBD2 (SAE J1979) vehicles · Compatible smartphone or tablet sold separately · One-time purchase; no subscription fees |
The facts
Each one read from Garmin eLog's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Automatic logging
- The device automatically records driving time and lets drivers view duty status and remaining driving hours by day or week.checked 7 Oct 2026
- dēzl compatibility
- Garmin eLog works with specified dēzl truck navigators, which can display duty status and hours information.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Inspection transfer
- Records can be retrieved for inspection using a USB flash drive or FMCSA web services over Bluetooth.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Local storage
- Records are stored securely on the compatible smartphone and Garmin says they are never stored in the cloud.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Ports
- The ELD supports 9-pin J1939 and 6-pin J1708 diagnostic ports, with a 6-pin adapter included.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Garmin eLog is an FMCSA-registered electronic logging device system for recording hours of service and records of duty status.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Regulatory coverage
- Garmin eLog supports federal FMCSA regulations and does not support individual state regulations.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Setup limit
- Only one Garmin eLog ELD adapter may be paired with the Garmin eLog app at a time.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Garmin Product Support can assist with the eLog app and ELD but cannot answer regulation-related questions.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Unsupported rules
- Garmin lists oilfield operations rules and the 16-hour short-haul exception as unsupported.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Vehicle exclusions
- The ELD is not compatible with OBD-II (SAE J1979) vehicles, and Garmin says Hino trucks are unsupported.checked 7 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Mobile app
- The free Garmin eLog app runs on compatible Android and Apple mobile devices with Bluetooth and GPS capability.checked 7 Oct 2026
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