I understand where you are coming from.
However, 6 extra months to get certified is not because the ELD do NOT allow something.
It won't matter how awesome the ELD is if it never makes it to market by the time its needed.
Come January, less than 3 months away, everyone is supposed to be running them.
It would be like walking into a baseball game and walking through the stands asking if some already inside wants to buy your extra ticket.
IF it is a matter of TC not understanding how awesome the ELD is, then Steve still has failed miserably if after 6 months he can't show them how much better it is.