ELDs & Observations to Date – Part 2
Many things were going on behind the scenes before and after the ELD mandate rollout. In retrospect, we can better understand the predicaments many find themselves in today.
Read Part 1 here.
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Do You Know What Different CVSA Inspection Levels Mean?
If you look at your inspection report and see Level I or Level VII, do you know what it actually means for you? Given that the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck is just around the corner, I thought it would be timely to explain the different types of inspection levels.
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Are HOS Exceptions Available To “Driver-Salespersons”?
The electronic logging device (ELD) mandate has brought forward a lot of confusion about whether a specific vehicle and/or operation must comply or is exempt. This blog breaks down a number of hours-of-service (HOS) exemption and outlines who it applies to.
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On-Duty Time Differences when in Canada vs U.S.
On-duty time means the period that begins when a driver begins work or is required by the motor carrier to be available to work. The main exception is where a driver is waiting to be assigned to work. On-duty time will also end when the driver stops work, or is relieved of responsibility by the motor carrier.
How Does “Unassigned Driving” Work Under AOBRD vs ELD?
A motor carrier was in the midst of being audited by DOT and were asked to surrender an “Unassigned Driving Report” for the previous 6 months, even though they were grandfathered under the AOBRD requirements prior to the ELD launch in December 2017.
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Logging Hours on an ELD and Non-ELD Deployed Vehicle
A reader of Marc’s Safety Corner and customer of BigRoad recently asked an interesting question. How are Hours of Service (HOS) recorded when you have two vehicles – one that is ELD-enabled, while the other is not? Below, read Marc’s expert answer.
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Are Drivers Required To Log ALL On/Off Duty Switches?
Dear Marc, after reading the blog, “Are drivers required to show when they stop for fuel on their BigRoad driver logs?” I am wondering about flagging every on/off duty switch. If the driver is loading, unloading, or resting, do we need to mark that in the notes section? Do we need to note 30-minute breaks, or can we note that we were off duty 30 minutes?
Question submitted from one of our readers, Kevin B. Thanks, Kevin!
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Hazardous Materials: How do they affect off duty breaks and duty statuses?
When taking a break while hauling hazmats, make sure you’re doing it right!
Understanding how to rightly claim the right duty status is already crucial if DOT ever inspects you. It is equally important to understand the regulatory requirements for taking your mandatory breaks, depending on the type of cargo you’re hauling. When hauling hazardous materials, this affects your driving status to ensure the safety of other road users.
Read on to learn more about your 30-minute mandatory rest break, and how it affects your duty status.
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So it’s been a couple months…liking the new HOS Rules?
Well it’s been a couple months since the new HOS rules were put in place by the FMCSA. How are you managing with them?
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