It’s no secret that winter weather creates many hazards for everyone on the road. Cold temperatures, ice, and limited visibility make it especially difficult for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers to do their jobs safely.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s request to have their case against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate has been denied.
Regulations can get pretty confusing. It’s hard to know what applies to you. This is especially true for passenger-carrying drivers and fleets. The Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) has stepped in to provide some help!
To quote Forrest Gump, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” The same can be said for trucking, every day on the road is different. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, a truck carrying chips collides with a truck carrying beer to fulfill every snack lovers dreams!
Electronic logging devices (ELDs) are more than just a government mandated piece of equipment. They offer a lot of benefits that’ll make your life easier! Give the gift that just keeps giving this Christmas….an ELD!
It’s hard to believe that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s electronic logging device (ELD) mandate was published one year ago tomorrow! Now you’ve got one year to make sure you’re running in compliance with the new rules and regulations!
Have questions about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program? Check our a recap of our CSA. SMS. BASICS. Oh My! webinar from earlier this week for the answers!
Don’t know what to buy the trucker in your life? You’re not alone! Truckers can be a pretty hard group of people to buy for. With Christmas just a couple weeks away, the BigRoad team has pulled together a list of the must-have gifts for truckers to help make your Christmas shopping a little easier!
The majority of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers in the U.S. need to transition to electronic logging devices (ELDs) by December 18, 2017. With the deadline just over one year away, it’s time to start researching your options and planning how you’re going to transition from paper or electronic logs to electronic logging devices.
