Uncovering the ELD Fraud Crisis (with Danielle Chaffin) | Episode 309

The ELD mandate was supposed to make highways safer, but instead it’s created one of the biggest security and safety risks in trucking. On this episode, Danielle Chaffin exposes how fraudulent ELDs fuel crashes, enable drivers to break hours-of-service rules, and leak sensitive cargo data—putting every family on the road at risk.

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0:00 – Introduction to ELD Safety Series
6:28 – Sports Talk: NFL and US Open
12:07 – Danielle Chaffin’s Background in Trucking
14:50 – History and Issues with ELD Mandate
26:40 – Hope Trans Accident: A Case Study
37:56 – Chameleon Carriers and VIN Tracking
45:52 – The ELD Vulnerability Crisis
56:57 – Solutions: Tying Devices to Violations
1:09:58 – National Security Risk and Closing Thoughts