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Forward Thinking Systems - Field Warrior ELD (BYOD) FW-BYOD
Forward Thinking Systems - Field Warrior ELD (BYOD) (ELD ID FTSFW1) is on FMCSA's registered ELD list dated Oct 24, 2026. Source: FMCSA ELD list.
- ELD IDFTSFW1
Made by Forward Thinking Systems LLC · ELD ID FTSFW1 · model FW-BYOD · version 5.0.135
- On FMCSA's list
- Registered
- FMCSA list dated
- Oct 24, 2026
Registered on FMCSA's list dated Oct 24, 2026. Check that the ELD ID on your screen is FTSFW1 and your app is on version 5.0.135. FMCSA can revoke a device without advance notice, so look it up again if you hear about a removal.
Source: FMCSA registered ELD list, dated Oct 24, 2026, last compared with FMCSA Oct 25, 2026.
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Device details on FMCSA's list
- App on a phone or tabletModel on FMCSA's list: “FW-BYOD”
| Device name | Forward Thinking Systems - Field Warrior ELD (BYOD) |
|---|---|
| ELD ID | FTSFW1 |
| Model | FW-BYOD |
| Software version | 5.0.135 |
| Company on the list | Forward Thinking Systems LLC |
| Data transfer | Web service, Email |
| Provider website | ftsgps.com (as listed by FMCSA) |
| User manual | Manual on FMCSA's site |
Source: FMCSA ELD list, dated Oct 24, 2026. FMCSA notes that providers self-certify their devices; FMCSA publishes no registration date.
Other Forward Thinking Systems LLC devices
- Forward Thinking Systems - Field Warrior ELD (Garmin) (FTSFW2)Revoked by FMCSA Dec 30, 2025
Questions
Is Forward Thinking Systems - Field Warrior ELD (BYOD) FMCSA approved?
FMCSA doesn't approve ELDs: makers self-certify them, and FMCSA lists them as registered. Forward Thinking Systems - Field Warrior ELD (BYOD) (ELD ID FTSFW1) is on FMCSA's registered ELD list dated Oct 24, 2026, the list 49 CFR 395.22(a) says carriers must pick from.
How do I tell if my ELD is this Forward Thinking Systems - Field Warrior ELD (BYOD)?
Match the ELD ID on your screen to FTSFW1 and check that your app is on version 5.0.135. FMCSA lists each model and software version separately, and one maker can have one version registered and another revoked.
What happens if FMCSA revokes Forward Thinking Systems - Field Warrior ELD (BYOD)?
FMCSA's revocation notices say "Motor carriers have up to 60 days to replace the revoked ELDs with a compliant ELD." Drivers still using it on or after the date in the notice are put out of service. FMCSA doesn't announce investigations before a removal, so look the device up again when you hear about one.