Sleeper Berth Rules Explained
In this article, I’d like to go in detail and explain the current sleeper berth rules with real-life examples for your 14-hour limit. There are 3 ways to get the required off-duty time.
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10 Tips to Guarantee Success with your DataQ Requests
Iron out U.S. Violations with DataQs
With the full implementation of the ELD regulations in the U.S., it is important to know how to manage violations and inspection reports as they come up.
As a motor carrier, you need to know how you can protect your Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) scores to maintain credibility and keep your Safety Measurement System (SMS) clean of violations. Read More »10 Tips to Guarantee Success with your DataQ Requests
How Do Bad Driving Conditions Reflect On HOS?
‘Tis the season of bad weather and adverse driving conditions that can affect your Hours of Service. Here is what to expect and what to do in your BigRoad app when you encounter such weather.
5 Questions to Ask Before Committing to an ELD Solution
Managing a fleet isn’t just about tracking where your vehicles are headed and if they’ve reached their destinations. Fleet management is about streamlining your logistics and assets. It’s about ensuring smooth operations and transparency to maximize your profits. It also involves implementing a system that ensures strict compliance with the law.
Read More »5 Questions to Ask Before Committing to an ELD Solution
How Do Bad Driving Conditions Reflect On HOS?
‘Tis the season of bad weather and adverse driving conditions that can affect your Hours of Service. Here is what to expect and what to do in your BigRoad app when you encounter such weather.
The Butterfly Effect of ELD Mandate
There was a big ripple effect after the ELD rollout that some industry participants did not anticipate. Some ELD vendors were forced to fold. Motor carriers had to adjust to the new time schedules. Truck terminals had to make more accommodations. Take a look at the chain reaction that took place.
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11 States Waive Trucking Regs Ahead of Hurricane Florence
The scope of damage projected by Hurricane Florence has resulted in 11 States now waiving trucking regulations ahead of the landfall. This includes Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and Delaware, along with D.C.
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CMV is Always a CMV, Right?
I came across a matter with a client that highlights the confusion for specialty motor carriers operating commercial motor vehicles in the trucking marketplace. Specifically, this client was having significant issues complying with hours of service based on the type of vehicles deployed.
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Read More »CMV is Always a CMV, Right?
What Are the HOS Differences For Drivers Carrying Property & Passengers?
The hours-of-service rules are quite different for property-carrying vehicles compared to passenger-carrying drivers in the United States. Here is an infographic that summarizes the key differences, while complete regulation outline can be found here.
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