March 21, 2017
Victoria Gole
The trucking industry appears to be slowly moving closer and closer to due date for trucker compliance with a new regulatory burden requiring them to use electronic logging devices (“ELDs”). Some companies may have thought they received a reprieve when new U.S. President Donald Trump issued a “regulatory freeze” memo. That memo contains an exemption for regulations related to “health”...
February 7, 2017
Victoria Gole
If you're running a short haul fleet you may be confused about how the Hours of Service rules and ELD Mandate affect you; let us try to clear things up. Exemption from ELDs If your drivers meet the short haul definition set by the FMCSA then you are not required to maintain RODS and therefore not required to log hours...
January 27, 2017
Victoria Gole
This year, the majority of trucking fleets will be focused on making the transition from paper logs to electronic logs (ELDs) if they haven't already. While the Phased-In Compliance doesn't start until this December, it's important for carriers to do research and decision-making now so they can have ELDs implemented in time for the new rule. By the end of...
October 26, 2016
Courtney redwell
Of course, every company claims they have the best features and hardware when it comes to telematics and e-logs, but you need to look for what’s best for you and your business in the long run. So what should you look for when choosing your telematics and e-log provider? FMCSA Compliance Is the solution FMCSA Compliant? If not, stop looking....
April 4, 2016
Victoria Gole
A ruling has been issued from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that makes the use of electronic logging devices (ELDs) mandatory for most drivers and motor carriers. To be considered compliance, carriers currently using papers logs must have ELDs installed and in use by December 18, 2017. Electronic Loggings Devices (ELDs) Technology for Hours-of-Service According to...
January 12, 2016
Courtney redwell
The ELD Final Rule has finally been released by the FMCSA. On December 10th, 2015, the FMCSA announced the new ELD mandate. It is expected to save 26 lives, prevent 562 injuries, avoid 1,844 crashes, and result in savings of over $1 billion dollars in paperwork on an annual basis. It's also estimated that nationwide about 3 million drivers...
July 29, 2015
Victoria Gole
Electronic Logging Device: Geotab Drive Update: Check out the most up to date post here: A Complete Guide to ELDs Geotab Drive is a savvy Hours of Service electronic logging device (ELD) and vehicle inspection application. The FMCSA regulates commercial driving; they are getting ready to release a new set of rules in September, 2015. The regulation...
June 11, 2014
Victoria Gole
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...
March 14, 2014
Victoria Gole
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...
March 13, 2014
Courtney redwell
The Trucking Industry is Being Transformed With Telematics & EOBRs On a long stretch of highway, a semi-trailer send a message to a trucking company stating the truck's refrigeration unit is warming up. Before the product being transported has a chance to be affected from the temperature, the company notifies the driver of where to get it fixed, saving the...
