Some drivers are not required to install and use electronic logging devices:
Short-Haul Exemption
CDL drivers who use 100 air-mile radius exception or non-CDL Drivers who use 150 air-mile radius exception are not required to keep RODS and may use timecards instead.
8-Day Exemption
Drivers who keep paper records of duty status for less than 8 days out of every 30 days
Pre-2000 Truck/Bus Exemption
Drivers of vehicles that are older than the model year 2000.
Driveaway-Towaway Exemption
Drivers who conduct drive-away-tow-away business where the product being delivered is the vehicle they drive.