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NEXT STEP ELD NRS
NEXT STEP ELD (ELD ID NRS168) is on FMCSA's registered ELD list dated Oct 27, 2026. Source: FMCSA ELD list.
- ELD IDNRS168
Made by NEXT STEP TM CORPORATION · ELD ID NRS168 · model NRS · version 2.0 or higher
- On FMCSA's list
- Registered
- FMCSA list dated
- Oct 27, 2026
Registered on FMCSA's list dated Oct 27, 2026. Check that the ELD ID on your screen is NRS168 and your app is on version 2.0 or higher. 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 27, 2026.
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Device details on FMCSA's list
| Device name | NEXT STEP ELD |
|---|---|
| ELD ID | NRS168 |
| Model | NRS |
| Software version | 2.0 or higher |
| Company on the list | NEXT STEP TM CORPORATION |
| Data transfer | not listed |
| Provider website | nextsteptm.com (as listed by FMCSA) |
| User manual | Manual on FMCSA's site |
Source: FMCSA ELD list, dated Oct 27, 2026. FMCSA notes that providers self-certify their devices; FMCSA publishes no registration date.
Questions
Is NEXT STEP ELD FMCSA approved?
FMCSA doesn't approve ELDs: makers self-certify them, and FMCSA lists them as registered. NEXT STEP ELD (ELD ID NRS168) is on FMCSA's registered ELD list dated Oct 27, 2026, the list 49 CFR 395.22(a) says carriers must pick from.
How do I tell if my ELD is this NEXT STEP ELD?
Match the ELD ID on your screen to NRS168 and check that your app is on version 2.0 or higher. FMCSA lists each model and software version separately, and one maker can have one version registered and another revoked.
What happens if FMCSA revokes NEXT STEP ELD?
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.