Yes, there are exemptions to the ELD rule. Drivers or carriers meeting the following criteria are not required to use an ELD:

• Short-haul drivers: Operate within a 150-air-mile radius and return to their reporting location within 14 hours.
• Older vehicles: Trucks manufactured before 2000 are exempt due to engine compatibility issues.
• Infrequent log users: Drivers who use paper logs for no more than eight days in a 30-day period.
• Drive-away-tow-away drivers: Transporting vehicles as part of a shipment.