Don’t Believe Everything You Hear
You can’t believe everything you hear…especially when it comes to electronic logging devices (ELDs). Here are the most common ELD myths we’ve heard…and whether they’re fact or fiction!
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Transporting Race Cars Across the U.S.
When you think about racing, what comes to mind? You’re probably picturing a NASCAR driving around an asphalt oval track. Did you stop to think about how the car got to the track? I never really did – until I drove from Ontario to Rossburg, Ohio for the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Kings Royal. There are a lot of truckers behind making racing events like this possible!
Why Aren’t More ELDs on the Registered List?
Why aren’t more electronic logging device (ELD) providers on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Registered ELD list? We’re getting asked this question on a daily basis at BigRoad. This is often followed by, why isn’t BigRoad on the list yet? The truth is – no one should really be on it…yet!
Staying Ahead of the DOT Webinar Recap
The only effective way to stay ahead of the DOT is to make sure you have the confidence to pass roadside inspections. There are no shortcuts in safety and compliance – but there are things you can do to make running a compliant operation easier for you and your fleet!
Oh Canada, What’s Happening with ELDs?
As drivers and fleets in the United States are busy making plans to transition to electronic logging devices (ELDs), Canadians have been left in the dark. No one has heard anything about the proposed ‘Canadian ELD mandate’ since the initial comments were made by the federal government back in February 2016. Finally – we’ve got some news to share with you!
Changes to FMCSA ELD Manufacturer Self-Certification Process
In an article published yesterday by Overdrive, Todd Dills reported that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) would be “standing up vetting process for ELD certification” after much public scrutiny over the self-certification process. What exactly does this mean and how is it going to impact drivers and fleets?
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April Poll Results
Every month we’re running a poll to gain and share insight on various topics within the transportation industry. Simply share your opinion and you’ll be entered into a draw to win a BigRoad On The Road Prize Pack! Poll results and winners are announced at the end of each month. Our May Poll is now posted. Submit your answers for a chance to win!
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Truck World Event Recap
The BigRoad team spent last week in Mississauga, Ontario for Truck World 2016 – Canada’s National Truck Show! Known as the meeting place for Canadian trucking, transportation, supply chain, distribution, and logistics, Truck World brought together thousands of trucking enthusiasts…and BigRoad was excited to be part of the action!
ELD – What it Means for Canadians
In early February, Transport Canada announced that Canada will follow a similar legislation to the FMCSA ELD mandate that passed in the United States last year. To date, there has been limited information released about the proposed “Canadian ELD mandate”. However, many Canadian trucking associations have publicly expressed their support of ELDs – and for good reason!