by Alexis | Feb 2, 2023 | Blog, ELD (Electronic Log)
An ELD is a device that electronically records a truck driver’s hours of service (HOS). This helps fleet managers and drivers stay compliant with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations that limit how long a driver can operate without taking a break.
The FMCSA requires all commercial motor vehicles to be equipped with an ELD, unless they meet certain exemptions.
by Victoria Gole | Sep 30, 2021 | Blog, ELD (Electronic Log)
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,...
by Alexis | May 20, 2021 | Blog, ELD (Electronic Log)
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...
by Victoria Gole | May 5, 2021 | Blog, ELD (Electronic Log)
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...
by Victoria Gole | Jan 20, 2021 | Blog, ELD (Electronic Log)
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...
by Anna | Jul 22, 2020 | Blog, HOS
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...
by Anna | Mar 31, 2020 | ELD (Electronic Log), GPS Tracking Benefits
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...
by Anna | Mar 16, 2020 | Blog, Competitive Edge
Just like in any industry, even some of the largest transportation companies encounter turnover. However, in recent years the discussion of employee turnover and the need to counter it has grown due to increasing rates. In 2019, it was reported that in the third...
by Anna | Nov 28, 2019 | Blog, ELD (Electronic Log)
The transportation sector seems to have become an ever changing industry as regulations and the technology required continues to advance. With this being said, while there are many who embrace these changes by staying up to date with telematics and regulations, some...