As we approach January 1, 2024, GoFleet wants its customers to prepare for the implementation of the California Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate. This article provides an overview of what companies need to know about the mandate, its specifics, exemptions, and the benefits of ELDs. What Companies Should Know About the California ELD Mandate The California ELD mandate, set to...
The ELD Mandate has revolutionized fleet management by providing accurate and accessible data through electronic logging devices (ELDs). This article explores the significance of accurate data for fleet management and delves into the challenges and considerations associated with implementing the ELD Mandate. Specifically, it examines the costs associated with ELD implementation, the need for training and adaptation among drivers and...
The implementation of the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate has brought significant changes to the trucking industry. This article explores the impacts of the ELD Mandate, focusing on its implementation in the United States. Additionally, it compares the ELD regulations between the United States and Canada, highlighting differences in hours of service (HOS) regulations, technical specifications, device certification, and data...
The ELD Mandate is a game-changing regulation transforming the trucking industry and establishing new standards for compliance. The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) is a technological solution designed to accurately record and manage a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver's Hours of Service (HOS). An ELD connects to a vehicle's engine to automatically collect data on driving time, engine hours, vehicle movement, and...
Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) are required for most commercial motor vehicles in North America. But what about those who don’t need an ELD? Are there any ELD Mandate exemptions? Who is exempt from the ELD rule and why? In this article, we delve into these questions and more, providing a comprehensive overview of ELD regulations and exemptions. What is an...
September 30, 2021
Alexis
Back before the days of automation, truck drivers had to manually log their trips. Even after countless hours on the road, drivers were still responsible for tracking their movements, often spending additional hours accounting for every stop and start. Fortunately, the advent of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) removed that labor-intensive step by digitally automating the logging process. Over the past...
If you’ve been keeping tabs on the Canadian Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate, you know that the deadline for compliance was set for June 12, 2021. While this date has recently been noted as a soft compliance date to focus on education and awareness with penalties not beginning until June 12, 2022, being compliant ASAP will only ensure you will...
May 5, 2021
Victoria Gole
Fleet management may look like an easy process at first glance. However, individuals who are working in this industry can testify that it is much more complex than it may seem. Fleet management systems are composed of information about all the aspects of an entire fleet within one specialized database system. The same goes for documents for meeting with fleet...
January 20, 2021
Victoria Gole
As many fleets in the long-haul transportation sector know, Transport Canada’s ELD Mandate is quickly approaching and will require countless vehicle-based businesses to transition to electronic logging devices (ELDs). As there will be penalties for fleets who do not use these devices, fleets are forced to update their paper logbooks. While there is basic training related to how to properly...
As the deadline to be ELD compliant is looming closer (or as already passed), it’s important that every fleet manager researches what electronic logging device will work best for them. As many fleets could still be operating without such devices, it’s only a matter of time before drivers are asked to show hours of service without using paperlogs. Prior to...
