U.S. Reps. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Dave Taylor (R-Ohio) Monday introduced legislation they hope closes a loophole that allows foreign-based dispatchers to manipulate Electronic Logging Device (ELD) records used to track drivers’ hours of service.
The bill, Guarding Hours-of-Service Oversight and Stopping Tampering by Remote Unofficial Carrier Keeper Act (GHOSTRUCK Act), amends Title 49 of the United States Code and stipulates that edits or annotations to an ELD record can only be made by an employee or authorized agent of the responsible motor carrier who is physically located in North America. It preserves the requirement that all changes remain subject to driver approval.
“Foreign dispatchers should not be able to manipulate trucking safety records from halfway around the world and put American lives at risk,” Rep. Steube said. “Reports have exposed how overseas actors are falsifying driver logs, overworking truckers beyond safe limits, and avoiding accountability when tragedies occur. The GHOSTRUCK Act closes this loophole and helps keep our roads safe.”
Prohibiting the use of foreign dispatch services was among the provisions included in Dalilah's Law in March, and ELD tampering was a focus of CVSA's 2026 Roadcheck campaign last month. Inspection Specialist Jeremy Disbrow noted to CCJ this type of editing fraud was becoming increasingly prevalent.
While legitimate edits are often necessary, existing law does not explicitly prohibit foreign-based personnel from altering these records.
Rep. Taylor, who serves as Chairman of the Congressional Trucking Caucus and is a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, emphasized the broader impact on American families sharing the road.
“Beyond powering our nation’s supply chain and economy, our nation’s truck drivers share the road with American families, and there’s nothing more important than ensuring everyone reaches their destinations safely,” Rep. Taylor said. "I am proud to join Rep. Steube in introducing the GHOSTRUCK Act to hold bad actors accountable for tampering with electronic logging devices, enhance accountability on the road, and ultimately make American roads safe again."
The legislation has garnered widespread support from major stakeholders across the transportation sector, including the American Trucking Associations (ATA), Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), Florida Trucking Association (FTA), Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), and National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC).
Proponents of the bill note that while domestic drivers and dispatchers face severe legal penalties if record tampering contributes to a fatal crash, foreign-based actors operate outside the reach of U.S. law enforcement and accountability.
