Oil & Gas

ELD Compliance for Oilfield Trucking — HOS Rules, Hazmat Compliance, and Remote Connectivity

Oilfield trucking ELD requirements are among the most complex in the industry. Compare FMCSA-registered ELDs for hazmat hauling, remote area connectivity, and oilfield HOS exemptions.

Oilfield trucking carriers operate under some of the most demanding ELD compliance conditions in the industry: remote areas with limited cellular coverage, hazmat hauling with additional regulatory layers, and work environments where the short-haul exemption rarely applies. Standard commercial trucking ELD platforms often cannot deliver what oilfield carriers actually need.

Last reviewed Mar 19, 2026

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How to evaluate eld compliance for oil & gas companies

Remote cellular connectivity is the defining hardware challenge for oilfield ELD compliance. Most ELD devices transmit over LTE/4G cellular networks that provide excellent coverage on interstate highways but poor coverage at wellsites and remote oilfield roads. An ELD that loses connectivity at the wellsite and fails to sync HOS data creates records gaps that auditors flag. Ask every ELD vendor: does the device store HOS data locally when connectivity is unavailable, and for how long? A minimum of 30 days local storage is the standard for remote operations.

Oilfield carriers hauling hazmat — crude oil, fracking fluids, produced water — face additional FMCSA compliance requirements on top of HOS and ELD. Hazmat transporters must comply with PHMSA regulations, and drivers must hold CDL with hazmat endorsement. Evaluate whether your ELD vendor's broader compliance platform covers hazmat: CDL hazmat endorsement expiration alerts, driver training documentation, and PHMSA incident reporting workflows.

The oilfield 24-hour restart and sleeper berth provisions create complex HOS patterns that standard ELD platforms sometimes handle incorrectly. Oilfield drivers frequently use sleeper berths in remote locations, work irregular shifts based on rig schedules, and may be covered under specific oilfield industry HOS exemptions. Verify that your ELD handles split sleeper berth provisions correctly — HOS errors in complex patterns are a leading source of oilfield ELD violations.

Satellite-capable ELD is worth the premium cost for deep oilfield operations. Providers like Zonar and Geotab offer satellite connectivity options for operations in areas with no cellular coverage. Satellite ELD adds $15-30/vehicle/month to the subscription cost but eliminates the connectivity failures that create HOS data gaps in remote operations. For carriers with regular wellsite operations where vehicles park for hours in no-cell areas, satellite connectivity is the difference between reliable compliance records and chronic audit findings.

Pricing guidance

Standard ELD for oilfield trucking runs $25-45/truck/month — at the top of the commercial trucking range because oilfield platforms require enhanced connectivity and hazmat workflow support. Satellite-capable ELD adds $15-30/truck/month. Hazmat endorsement tracking: $5-10/driver/month additional. For a 30-truck oilfield carrier: $750-2,250/month all-in. Hardware: $200-400/truck for hardwired units with satellite backup. Do not use plug-in OBD-II devices in oilfield environments — vibration and dust exposure causes reliability failures.

How each platform serves oil & gas fleets

Here's how each leading platform performs specifically for oil & gas fleet operations.

Samsara

Samsara is one of the most capable ELD platforms for oilfield trucking, with FMCSA-registered HOS compliance and hardwired hardware designed to withstand demanding field environments. Its ELD stores HOS data locally for up to 30 days without cellular connectivity — essential for wellsite operations in the Permian Basin, Bakken, or Eagle Ford where LTE coverage is unreliable. Split sleeper berth provisions and the 70-hour/8-day cycle are handled correctly. Hazmat endorsement expiration alerts for CDL drivers hauling crude oil or fracking fluids are included in the compliance dashboard. AI dashcams integrated with HOS data give safety managers real-time visibility into driver behavior on remote oilfield roads. Pricing runs $45-55/truck/month; satellite connectivity add-ons available through third-party integration.

Motive

Motive is the most widely adopted FMCSA-registered ELD among mid-size oilfield trucking carriers. Its hardwired ELD hardware resists the vibration and dust exposure common in oilfield environments, and local data storage maintains HOS records through extended no-connectivity periods at wellsites. Standard property carrier HOS rules — 11-hour driving, 14-hour window, split sleeper berth — are handled natively, with HOS pattern validation that flags irregular duty status sequences common in oilfield shift-based work. Driver Qualification file management with CDL hazmat endorsement expiration alerts is included at mid and upper plan tiers. The Motive Card integrates with ELD data for fuel and expense management on remote oilfield runs. Pricing runs $35-45/truck/month for ELD with GPS.

Geotab

Geotab via specialized oilfield resellers is the enterprise ELD and telematics choice for large oilfield carriers. Its key advantage for remote oilfield work is satellite connectivity via Iridium integration — Geotab GO devices with satellite backup maintain HOS data sync even in zero-cell wellsite locations in the Permian and Bakken. Custom HOS rule sets for oilfield operations exemptions are configurable through MyGeotab. Hazmat compliance tracking — CDL endorsement expiration, PHMSA documentation, oversize permit routing for heavy oilfield loads — integrates alongside ELD data. For carriers managing both field trucks and non-powered wellsite equipment, Geotab's asset tracking extends across the full oilfield asset base. Pricing: $30-50/truck/month plus satellite add-on costs.

Verizon Connect

Verizon Connect serves oilfield carriers and energy company fleets that benefit from Verizon's carrier-grade LTE network — which has broader rural coverage in oil-producing regions like West Texas and North Dakota than smaller MVNO networks used by some ELD competitors. Its FMCSA-registered ELD handles standard property carrier HOS with local offline storage for wellsite operations. The compliance dashboard gives safety managers real-time HOS status across distributed oilfield truck fleets. For hazmat haulers, CDL endorsement expiration alerts and driver qualification documentation are available at upper plan tiers. Verizon's enterprise relationships benefit oilfield companies with existing network contracts. Pricing runs $40-55/truck/month; native satellite connectivity is not offered.

Teletrac Navman

Teletrac Navman serves oilfield trucking carriers that need FMCSA-registered ELD with robust back-office compliance management for distributed field operations. Its DIRECTOR platform provides HOS tracking with hours-remaining alerts sent to fleet safety managers before drivers approach violations on remote oilfield runs — meaningful given the consequences of an out-of-service at a remote wellsite. DVIR workflows support photo documentation for equipment inspections on oilfield service trucks. The platform handles standard property carrier HOS including sleeper berth splits for over-the-road tanker drivers hauling crude oil long-haul. Hazmat endorsement tracking is available. Pricing runs $32-45/truck/month for full ELD plus GPS; satellite connectivity requires third-party integration.

Fleet Complete

Fleet Complete provides FMCSA-registered ELD for smaller oilfield trucking carriers — typically 10-50 trucks — that need solid HOS compliance without enterprise overhead. Its Hub ELD app handles standard property carrier HOS rules and roadside inspection data transfer, with local offline storage for wellsite operations where cellular connectivity is unreliable. DVIR digital inspection records are included. The platform's asset tracking extends to oilfield trailers and frac equipment alongside power units. Fleet Complete does not offer native satellite connectivity, limiting its suitability for carriers with operations in the most remote oilfield regions. For carriers on major oilfield corridors with reasonable LTE coverage, it covers core compliance needs at $22-35/truck/month — below the Motive and Samsara price point.

Azuga

Azuga is a cost-accessible ELD option for small oilfield service companies and trucking contractors operating 5-30 trucks in oil and gas field environments. Its FMCSA-registered ELD handles standard property carrier HOS rules with local data storage for remote operation periods. Driver safety scoring with speeding and harsh-braking alerts is relevant on oilfield roads where fatigue-related incidents carry significant risk. Azuga does not offer satellite connectivity, limiting its use for carriers working in consistently no-cell wellsite environments. For oilfield service contractors on established road networks with patchy but present LTE coverage, Azuga delivers core ELD compliance at $25-30/truck/month. Hardwired install is strongly recommended over OBD-II in harsh oilfield conditions.

GPS Insight

GPS Insight provides FMCSA-registered ELD suited to oilfield services companies managing regulated CDL trucks alongside non-regulated field vehicles and equipment. Its ELD handles standard property carrier HOS with offline local storage for remote wellsite operations. The platform's strength in oilfield contexts is breadth of asset coverage — power units, water trucks, frac tanks, and field equipment can all be tracked within one system without separate subscriptions. Hazmat-hauling CDL drivers' endorsement status and qualification documentation are manageable within the compliance module. GPS Insight has direct experience with oil and gas industry fleets and tailors support accordingly. Pricing runs $28-40/truck/month for full ELD; satellite connectivity is not natively offered.

Spireon

Spireon's FleetLocate platform serves oilfield trucking carriers managing tractor-trailer combinations hauling crude, produced water, or frac sand — where trailer tracking alongside driver HOS is operationally critical. Its FMCSA-registered ELD handles standard property carrier HOS rules with offline local storage for low-connectivity wellsite environments. Trailer tracking sensors — cargo sensors, door sensors, and tank level monitoring — integrate alongside tractor ELD data, giving dispatch unified asset visibility for tanker and frac sand operations. DVIR and driver qualification documentation are included. For oilfield carriers where trailer utilization tracking is as important as driver compliance, Spireon's combined tractor-trailer view reduces reliance on separate asset tracking systems. Pricing runs $30-45/truck/month.

#21

Trimble Transportation is one of the most established names in enterprise fleet and transportation management. Born from acquisitions of TMW Systems, PeopleNet, and others, the platform now offers a cloud-native, AI-powered TMS alongside fleet maintenance, driver mobility, and real-time visibility tools. We evaluated the full Trimble Transportation ecosystem — testing its new AI-powered Trimble TMS, analyzing hundreds of user reviews, and comparing it against Omnitracs, Samsara, Motive, and Geot

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Software	Pricing model	Starting price	Deployment	Free trial
Fleetio	Per vehicle	Vehicle records, basic maintenance, fuel tracking	Cloud	Yes
Samsara	Per vehicle	GPS tracking, basic reporting, geofencing	Cloud	Yes
Teletrac Navman	Per vehicle	GPS tracking and basic fleet management	Cloud	Yes
Azuga	Per vehicle	GPS tracking, geofencing, trip history, basic reporting	Cloud	Yes
CalAmp	~$25–$45/vehicle/mo (custom quotes)	Varies by features and fleet size	—	—
ClearPathGPS	~$20/vehicle/mo; no setup fees	Real-time tracking, geofencing, alerts, driver behavior, reporting	—	Yes
Fleet Complete	From $10/vehicle/mo	GPS tracking, geofences, basic reporting. 36-month contract. Best for basic location tracking.	—	—
Motive	Per vehicle	ELD, GPS tracking, basic reporting	Cloud	Yes
Geotab	Per vehicle	GPS tracking, basic reporting, geofencing	Cloud	Yes
GPS Trackit	Per vehicle	Real-time tracking, trip history, basic geofencing	Cloud	Yes
IntelliShift	~$25–$45/vehicle/mo (custom quotes)	Connected vehicle data, GPS tracking, basic safety scoring, reporting	—	Yes
Lytx	Per vehicle	Dual-facing camera, MV+AI, self-managed video review	Cloud	—
Netradyne	~$30–$50/vehicle/mo + hardware	AI alerts, GreenZone scoring, video cloud storage, driver coaching, analytics dashboard	—	—
Omnitracs	From $23/vehicle/mo (quote-based)	EOBR ($23), Compliance ($32), Premium ($46)	—	—
One Step GPS	~$13.95/vehicle/mo (no contract)	Real-time tracking, geofencing, alerts, trip history, driver reports	—	—
Rastrac	Contact for pricing	Real-time tracking, geofencing, basic alerts	—	—
Simply Fleet	Free plan; Pro from ~$3/vehicle/mo	1 vehicle, maintenance tracking, fuel logging, service reminders, basic reporting	—	Yes
Verizon Connect	Per vehicle	GPS tracking, geofencing, basic alerts	Cloud	Yes
Zonar Systems	From ~$26/vehicle/mo	Includes Zonar Logs, DVIR, Ground Traffic Control, HOS	—	—
Rhino Fleet Tracking	Contact for pricing	Standard rate; all core features included	—	—
Trimble	Contact for pricing	Custom quote	—	—

Frequently asked questions about eld compliance for oil & gas fleets

What ELD works best for oilfield trucking operations?

Oilfield carriers need ELD platforms with local data storage for remote operation, robust hardwired hardware that withstands harsh environments, and experience with oilfield-specific HOS patterns. Motive and Samsara are the most common choices for oilfield trucking under 100 trucks — both support local data storage and hardwired hardware built for commercial trucking environments. For carriers with deep remote operations where cellular is consistently unavailable, Geotab via a specialized oilfield reseller offers satellite connectivity options.

How do ELDs handle remote areas with no cellular signal?

FMCSA-compliant ELDs must store all HOS data locally on the device when cellular connectivity is unavailable — this is a requirement of the registration standard. The device continues recording duty status, driving time, and GPS location locally. When connectivity resumes, data syncs automatically to the cloud platform. For most commercial ELD devices, local storage covers 30+ days without connectivity. During a roadside inspection, Bluetooth data transfer works without cellular connectivity.

What are the HOS rules for oilfield trucking drivers?

Oilfield trucking drivers generally operate under standard FMCSA property-carrying HOS rules: 11-hour driving limit, 14-hour on-duty window, 30-minute break requirement after 8 hours of driving, and 70-hour/8-day or 60-hour/7-day cycle limits. Some oilfield carriers qualify for the oilfield operations exemption, which provides flexibility in the restart rules for drivers at remote wellsites. The exemption is narrow and specific — consult an FMCSA compliance specialist before claiming it.

Do oilfield carriers with hazmat hauling need special ELD features?

No ELD is hazmat-specific — FMCSA's ELD technical standards apply uniformly. However, oilfield carriers hauling crude oil, produced water, or fracking fluids need fleet management platforms that handle hazmat compliance alongside ELD: CDL hazmat endorsement expiration alerts, hazmat training documentation, PHMSA incident reporting workflows, and placard requirement tracking. Evaluate whether your ELD vendor's compliance platform covers these areas, or whether you need a separate hazmat compliance tool alongside your ELD subscription.

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