ELD Update for Canadians
Transport Canada made a major announcement about mandating electronic logging devices (ELDs) in Canada last week – did you miss it?
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On the Road Again: Top 7 Apps to Use When You’re on the Road
Did you know that over 95% of truck drivers now own a smartphone? These devices have had a huge impact on the trucking industry. Truck drivers now have devices that help them navigate routes, plan their trips ahead of time and, most importantly, help them stay in touch with their family and friends while they’re on the road. Here are some of the must have apps to make life on the road easier!
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North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV) Event Recap
From September 25th-28th the BigRoad team was down in Atlanta, Georgia for the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACVS). This four-day event was designed to connect fleet managers, owners, and drivers to the best practices and technology in the industry.
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International Roadcheck 2017 Results
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has released results from the 30th annual International Roadcheck program held from June 6-8, 2017. Bad news is – we saw even more drivers put out-of-service (OOS) this year compared to last year! Why? Let’s take a look at the results.
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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
This week is National Truck Driver Appreciation (NTDAW) Week! A week long celebration established by the American Trucking Association (ATA) to honour the 3.5 million professional truck drivers for their hard work and dedication. From September 10th-16th, make sure to show some appreciation for all that they do!
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Buy Now, Get Three Months Free!
BigRoad’s DashLink ELD is the #1 choice for owner-operators to achieve electronic logging device (ELD) mandate compliance. Why? Because our solution is simple, affordable, and flexible – the way compliance should be! We’ve got great news – our solution is now even more affordable!
Great American Trucking Show Event Recap
The BigRoad team made their way down to Dallas, Texas for the Great American Trucking Show (GATS). GATS is a three day exhibition where over 500 exhibitors come together to share their services and products with the trucking industry.
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How Manufacturers are Improving Safety for Truckers
Trucking is a dangerous job. Drivers have to navigate potholes using massive vehicles. They deal with poor weather conditions, share the road with bad drivers, fatigue, tedium, and the distracting temptation of their mobile devices while behind the wheel. But recent advances in technology are introducing safety improvements for the industry.
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BigRoad Mobile App Updates
In the BigRoad Mobile App update that we’re in the process of rolling out now, we’ve made some changes to how you access your daily logs and where you go to make updates. Read this blog post to see how these changes will make logging your hours-of-service (HOS) even easier!