Senate bill sets e-log (ELD) deadlines for FMCSA

ELD | Electronic Logging Device | E-Log Deadlines for FMCSA The Senate’s version of the yearly appropriations bill for the Department of Transportation contains language that would stop the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) from dragging its feet in producing a final electronic logging device mandate rule (ELD rule). Also, the bill sets a deadline for the agency to...

FMCSA Proposed Mandate of Electronic Logging Devices

Electronic Logging Devices Proposed to Improved Efficiency and Safety On March 13th, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a revised proposal to mandate that electronic logging devices be installed in interstate commercial buses and trucks. The requirement would reduce paperwork burdens on carriers, help enforce hours-of-service rules, and ensure that drivers are not harassed, FMCSA said. The new...

Electronic Log Mandate in Effect April 9th

Mandate for Electronic Log Devices or Electronic Onboard Recorders Soon In Effect Please See Updated Article: Electronic Logging Devices Proposed by FMCSA A rule mandating Electronic Log Devices or, Electronic Onboard Recorders as they are also known, is expected to be published April 9th 2014 according to a monthly report from the Department of Transportation. DOT has been pushing back...

Tips For Becoming a Customer Support Star

In the rapidly growing and competitive fleet management/telematics industry, having a quality product is essential, but so is having an excellent customer support system. Your ability to provide support as a service to customers is crucial. You must strive to consistently support your: Current Customer Base: Keep your existing customers happy, and continuously build and enhance brand loyalty. Returning Customer...

How GPS Tracker Devices Will Ensure Top Quality Customer Service

GPS Tracker Devices Ensure Top Customer Service Quality Each and every business knows that providing top-notch customer service is the name of the game; without it businesses will quickly be overridden by a competitor that respects the importance of taking good care of the customer. You may have the best product on the market or provide an incredible and unique...

Take Advantage of the Mobile Driver Log Book

Mobile Driver Log Book Advantages A driver logbook is necessary for a number of reasons and any business that requires the use of vehicles for transport, pick-up, delivery or in order to provide a customer service will know that completing the logbook is a standard part of the job. Nowadays technology is everywhere and providing a great number of benefits...

Tips For More Effective Fleet Management

Effective Fleet Management Tips Choose the most suitable vehicle for the task Your fleet probably includes a variety of vehicles of different sizes and they are therefore probably all best suited to slightly different tasks. Make sure you use the more appropriate vehicle for each and every job. Integrate a GPS tracking system It’s essential that you know the location...

How GPS Tracking Benefits Your Business

GPS Tracking Benefits For Your Business GPS Tracking is a system of which an increasing number of businesses are choosing to take advantage. The benefits are plentiful and varied and the following are just a few examples of the way in which you can expect GPS tracking to improve your business. Reduction in costs As all businesses will be aware,...

3 Ways a GPS Tracking System Will Improve Your Business

GPS Tracking System: 3 Ways it Will Improve Your Business Better Fleet ManagementFor any business that requires the use of vehicles, effective fleet management is essential to ensure that the most appropriate vehicle services tasks, destinations are reached on time, and most importantly that all customers are completely satisfied. A GPS tracking system helps these goals to be achieved through...

Different Features of a Fleet GPS Tracking System

Fleet GPS Tracking System Features As the name suggests the primary use of a Fleet GPS Tracking System is to pin point the location of a certain asset, typically and most commonly a company vehicle. However, although this is the most important feature the device has many additional uses that are sure to benefit any business. The driver scorecard keeps...