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Webinar: Transitioning to ELDs

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We are 18 months out from the effective date of the ELD mandate when most commercial drivers in the United States are going to be require to use an electronic logging device to create their driver logs. While this may sound like a lot of time it is becoming more and more important that fleets start to earnestly plan what their transition plan will be.

With this in mind BigRoad recently ran Transitioning to ELD | What Are Your Next Steps? a webinar designed to help fleet operators and drivers alike plan for the future. We have found in many of our conversations about ELDs that there is a lot of misinformation still being passed around. From who qualifies to be exempt to what the specifications for an ELD are, we answer some of the most common questions and concerns about the mandate. You can watch a recording of the webinar below.

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5 Things to Think About Before Becoming an Owner Operator

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A year ago a friend of mine quit his company driver job at a well-known trucking company to become an owner operator. At the time, I thought he was crazy! He was giving up a stable paycheck, a guaranteed run, benefits, and more to follow his dream of becoming an entrepreneur. Little did I know, he put a lot of planning and research behind his decision which ultimately helped him become the successful owner operator he is today. Over the weekend he shared his top 5 tips for things to consider before becoming an owner operator with me. 

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That Violation Is Going to Cost Me How Much?

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On Monday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment of 2015 interim final rule (IFR) to the Federal Register. So? You might be in for a surprise next time you get pulled over – many fines for federal safety regulation violations have increased…a couple have decreased too!

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The Benefits of Transitioning to ELDs Today

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Electronic logging devices (ELDs) are changing the way that the trucking industry operates – impacting everyone from drivers to fleet owners and shippers. As with any change, people are hesitant and reluctant at first (which we’ve seen with ELDs). But, did you know about all of the benefits ELDs have to offer you? Making the switch early, could save you a lot of time, money, and hassle in the long run! 

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HOS – Passenger vs Property Webinar

PassengervsProperty.pngA lot of the time it is the simple misconceptions that cause the big mistakes. This is particularly true when it comes to Hours of Service. HOS rules are complicated at the best of times and can be a nightmare if you aren’t familiar with them. This is why we are running our multi-session HOS webinar series.

Part one of the series was all about Passenger vs Property carriers. Watch the recording below and check out the answers to some of the questions we received.

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Webinar Recording: HOS Series – Interstate vs Intrastate

turcks_on_road.jpgHours of Service rules can be difficult to traverse, even when a driver is only following a single rule set. This is complicated further when a driver is moving between rule sets. 

Part two of our Hours of Service webinar series focused on Interstate vs Intrastate driving and the differences between the two. This webinar address rule variation among jurisdictions and extra tasks, such as IFTA filing, required for Interstate drivers. Check out the recording of the webinar.

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