Five million truck and bus drivers share the road with more than 250 million motorists in the U.S. Commercial drivers and their violations need to be monitored and assessed to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced the creation of an email address to streamline the process for requesting an extension of the 8-day period that is allowed in the regulations in order to repair or replace an electronic logging device (ELD) that malfunctions.
Transport Canada made a major announcement about mandating electronic logging devices (ELDs) in Canada last week – did you miss it?
Confused by some of the requirements in the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate? You’re not alone! The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has released new guidance on some of the confusing elements to help clear the air.
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!
The electronic logging device (ELD) mandate has been upheld in court – this means that the December 18, 2017 compliance deadline date remains in effect for the majority of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers in the U.S.
Earlier this week the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a final rule changing commercial driver’s license (CDL) regulations to make it easier for military service members to obtain jobs in the trucking industry.
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 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!
