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Doing More with your Electronic Logs

web-appMany BigRoad users ask me how to access their logs for the past 14 days. But did you know you can access all the logs you’ve created as far back as 7 months? While the BigRoad app holds the current day plus the prior 14 days of logs to be edited, the BigRoad web app stores six months plus the current month. In case of an audit, you can access all your logs with the click of a button. To access your older logs, sign into your account at BigRoad.com. This is just one of the many things you may not know are available to you from the web app. 

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BigRoad Support – Data Plans & Roaming

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At BigRoad, we’ve got a dedicated team of Support Specialists that are available to help you whenever you need it! It’s one of the many things that set us apart of our competition. From a quick question about how to use the BigRoad Mobile App, to a detailed explanation of rules and regulations, BigRoad’s got your back! This blog covers a topic that our team talks about often – data plans and roaming.

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New Tech Makes Weigh Station Bypass Easier

drivewyzeWe know that truckers who use BigRoad like saving money and reducing hassles while they’re on the road. So we’d like to introduce you to our new friend, Drivewyze!

This helpful trucker app provides weigh station bypasses at over 400 fixed and mobile inspection sites in 29 states. For drivers, bypassing scales saves time, saves money and reduces weigh station hassles. For fleets, bypasses provide increased efficiencies and better ROI – without the trouble of managing transponders.

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The Reality of ELDs Gets a Little Closer

ELD-Book-ThumbElectronic Logging Devices (ELDs) have taken another step towards becoming a reality. Back in March, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that they would be mandating the use of ELDs. Now the FMCSA is reviewing the registration process for approved devices with potential vendors (like BigRoad), which means they are well on their way to finalizing this rule.

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Relieving 34-Hour Reset Headache with BigRoad

34hourheadacheOne of the questions I am often asked regarding the BigRoad trucking app is, “why haven’t I received my 34-hour reset”? Users will be off for 34 hours but their 60 or 70 hour clock doesn’t reset and they feel short handed from their time.

As of July 1, 2013, the truck driver hours of service regulations were changed to include three main rules that govern 34-hour resets. I am going to go over these renewed rules so that you will no longer be confused and become a cycle-reset expert!

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Plan For The Long Haul – “Owner Operator 101” with Truckin’ Ed

Entrepreneurs typically possess a spirit of risk and drive which others do not, and believe me it’s needed with the overwhelming challenges we face pursuing our goals. Owning a business and making a profit is the primary goal of most entrepreneurs. When you decide to buy a truck and be your own boss, you must have these same traits in order to succeed because once you purchase equipment, you’re in for the long haul. You have to make sure your plan is solid and your investments are sound.

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Making the Transition to Owner-Operator

freedom_sunset_truck.jpgThe transition from being the driver of a company-owned truck to becoming an owner-operator involves understanding what the trucking industry needs. The industry itself is a living, breathing thing and its main focus is on supporting businesses by providing them with the goods they need to run smoothly. As an owner-operator, you will be part of this supply chain and need to understand your customers’ needs.

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Learning The Basics On Someone Else’s Dime

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Driving someone else’s truck can help you learn the basics without getting too involved in the business.

As a company driver, you should be opening the hood frequently and learning what everything is that makes the truck go down the road. As a part of your pre-trip inspection, you are required to look for failed components, but how can you know what has failed if you don’t know what you are looking at or what it does.

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