Cheapest ELD Options in 2026: What 'Cheap' Really Costs

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14-day free trial · $15/driver/month after.

The cheapest ELD is the one with the lowest total cost over a year, not the lowest headline price. Add the monthly fee, the device, any contract or cancellation fees, and paid add-ons.

LOGWAY pricing

$15 per driver per month
14-day free trial
ELD hardware: $150 (PT-30 or IOSix), free same-day shipping, cable included if needed

How to compare total cost

Monthly fee × 12 months
Device cost (one-time or rented)
Activation, shipping and cable fees
Contract length and early-cancellation fee
Paid add-ons you'll actually need (IFTA, tracking)

LOGWAY's year-one cost for one truck

$150 device + $15 × 12 months = $330 in the first year, and the first 14 days are a free trial. Shipping is free and same-day, and a cable is included if needed.

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$15/driver/month after trial. ELD hardware $150.

Watch out for

Devices not on FMCSA's registered list, or on the revoked list
"Free" devices tied to multi-year contracts

Sources: FMCSA ELD registered devices list. Last updated 2026-10-29. Rules change; always confirm with the official source.

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$15/driver/month after trial. ELD hardware $150.