Personal Conveyance

Definition

Personal conveyance is the ELD duty-status category that lets a driver use the CMV for personal off-duty travel without consuming HOS clock hours. FMCSA guidance (FMCSA-2018-0066) clarifies acceptable uses: traveling from a load site to a residence, terminal, or short-term lodging; running personal errands during off-duty time. Unacceptable uses include moving the truck to advance toward a delivery, repositioning toward the next load, or any movement that benefits the carrier's business operations. Misuse of personal conveyance is one of the most common ELD-related violations cited at roadside; carriers should document training in the DQ file and audit ELD records monthly for suspect patterns.