ID SJM104

Request permanent exemption from federal Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate for livestock and agriculture commodity transporters, implemented December 18, 2017 under MAP-21 federal transportation bill.

Argue ELD mandate decreases efficiency and increases business expenses for small, independently-owned livestock and agriculture haulers without improving safety, as livestock transporters involved in only 0.004% of large truck crashes and 0.7% of fatal accidents.

Contend ELD mandate impractical for livestock transport due to perishable nature of cargo, lack of off-loading infrastructure, and inability to account for normal industry delays in loading and unloading operations.

Note seven national agriculture commodity organizations received temporary waiver effective until March 18, 2018, and legislation was introduced in 2017 House to make livestock/agriculture exemption permanent.

Direct Senate Secretary to forward memorial to U.S. Congress leadership, Idaho's congressional delegation, U.S. Department of Transportation, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.