In the recent weeks the trucking industry has been praised for being a key component to the economy. As it employs over seven million people and moves approximately 70% of the nation’s domestic freight, many have found that during an unprecedented time, it was truly an essential industry. With this being said, to help allow the commercial transportation to keep...
As the concern of the COVID-19 outbreak continues to worsen, many are looking at how businesses can be provided with additional relief during this time. While there are initiatives in place to help small businesses who had to close their doors to practice social distancing and slow the spread, there is additional aid that focuses on the demand for essential...
April 25, 2018
Jimmy Song
It has been a few weeks since the FMCSA started enforcing ELD for light duty trucks and heavy duty trucks. Since April 1, officers issued fines for ELD violations. How are carriers doing so far? Compliance Rates According to CarrierLists, ELD compliance is high. As of an April 2nd survey, 91% of carriers have complied with regulations. Beyond national numbers,...
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...
October 28, 2015
Victoria Gole
A poor safety rating can be crippling to a business. Orkin, the 20th largest fleet in the world knows this all too well. The sustainability of Orkin’s entire business was threatened by a poor safety rating. At one point 7% of Orkin’s entire revenue was going towards insurance and claims. A strict culture of safe driving was introduced through a...
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...
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 12, 2014
Victoria Gole
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...
December 6, 2013
Courtney redwell
Hours-of-Service Made Easy With Our HOS Compliance Solution Almost everyone in today’s society seems to have a smartphone or tablet device. In fact, a new study by the PEW Research Centre shows that over 90% of American adults own a cell phone, and that these devices are used for much more than just making phone calls. Companies are constantly developing...
