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Flying Under the Radar – With Sergeant William Collier

by BigRoad Marketing
April 24, 2020September 12, 2023

Last week, BigRoad was joined by Sergeant William Collier of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Sergeant Collier conducted a webinar on how commercial carriers can avoid an investigation and the importance of safe CMV operations. A recording of the webinar can be found below. During the webinar Sergeant Collier spoke about the importance of technology in compliant operations. If you haven’t done so already, start a free trial of BigRoad and get on the path to compliance today!

ELD: You (Don’t) Know You Want It

by BigRoad Marketing
April 24, 2020September 12, 2023

A Happy Driver using BigRoad as an ELD with DashLink

Drivers, for once, are in the enviable position of a win-win situation.

Right now you are pretty much free to pick and choose any company you want to drive for due to the shortage of new drivers. In this climate, carriers are starting to pay more attention to the driver’s needs. They can’t afford to lose you guys and they can’t afford any shutdowns caused by hours of service violations.Read More »ELD: You (Don’t) Know You Want It

Cost of Being An Owner-Operator (COVID-19 Edition)

by BigRoad Marketing
April 23, 2020September 12, 2023

Being an owner-operator means being your own business owner, and you’re probably asking yourself this April 2020: Should I run during the coronavirus pandemic? How will the COVID-19 outbreak affect my profits? Where can I get trucking loads?

Let’s take a closer look at your options.

ELD Best Practices for Successful Fleet Management

by BigRoad Marketing
April 16, 2020September 13, 2023

Whether you love them or loathe them, electronic logging devices (ELDs) are here to stay. In fact, as of June 12, 2021, all fleets in Canada and the U.S. should now have officially switched from AOBRDs to ELDs.

ELDs automatically record your drivers’ Hours of Service (HOS) and store reports and driver certifications—which should help fleets stay compliant and save time on paperwork.

To help you navigate the pitfalls, stay compliant, and get the most out of this trucking technology, we’ve created a guide to the best ELD practices for successful fleet management.

How To Switch From AOBRD To ELD

by BigRoad Marketing
January 13, 2020September 12, 2023

For those who are still running with a grandfathered automatic on-board recording device, but would like to make the switch to ELD, there are two big questions on your mind:

February Poll Results Are In

by BigRoad Marketing
March 3, 2016September 12, 2023

We’ve launched a new monthly poll contest where we’re encouraging our contacts to share opinions on hot topics within the industry for a chance to win some awesome prizes! Our March Poll is now posted – submit your answers today for a chance to win!

Read More »February Poll Results Are In

How to Keep Perfect Logs Webinar Recap

by BigRoad Marketing
March 1, 2016September 12, 2023

Last week, BigRoad hosted a webinar on how to keep perfect logs and ensure they’re inspection-ready. Joining the webinar was Debbie Fapo, a member of the BigRoad Support Team. Debbie demonstrated how to best utilize the features of the BigRoad Mobile App in order to produce clean logs. If you missed the webinar, check out the recording.

An Epic Win for BigRoad Users

by BigRoad Marketing
July 22, 2015September 12, 2023

We’re so excited about the new guidance from the FMCSA. It’s great news worth celebrating. The July 10th guidance by the FMCSA clarifying just how legal electronic logbooks and electronic signatures are (spoiler: they’re extremely legal) has been a long time coming. This is the story of how you made that happen with help from BigRoad staff and some folks in enforcement.

Motorcoach Compliance and Safety – How BigRoad Can Help

by BigRoad Marketing
July 22, 2015September 12, 2023

Our previous blog post in this series, Motorcoach Compliance and Safety – What Can BigRoad Do For Me? we discussed the emphasis on safety and compliance that has been present in the transportation world this past year. This was a big topic at the recent UMA Expo in Los Angeles as well.