ELD Compliance Risk Calculator
Estimate your fleet's annual FMCSA fine exposure, CSA score impact, and insurance-premium risk from ELD and Hours-of-Service violations. Based on published FMCSA CSA severity weights and average fine data.
Your fleet
Estimated violations per truck, per month
Adjust to your honest baseline. Most 5-truck fleets running paper or basic ELD systems average 2–4 form-and-manner errors and 1–2 HOS violations per truck monthly.
Methodology
CSA severity weights: Sourced from the FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) methodology. Each violation type carries a 1–10 severity multiplier used in Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs).
Fine averages: Based on published FMCSA civil penalty ranges and 2024–2026 enforcement data. Actual fines vary by state, inspector, and history.
Insurance impact: Small fleets typically see 2–4% premium increase per 10 CSA points above threshold. Model uses $40/point/truck as a conservative estimate.
85% risk reduction: Based on FMCSA data showing electronic-log-monitored fleets have 82–88% fewer HOS violations than paper-log or non-monitored fleets.
This calculator is an educational estimate, not legal or compliance advice. Consult a DOT compliance specialist for enforcement guidance.