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Update on COVID-19: Freight Transport Exemption in Canada

by BigRoad Marketing
March 26, 2020September 12, 2023

Exemption to allow relief from the requirements established under the Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations

As expected, Transport Canada has approved an essential Hours of Service (HOS) ‘Freight Transportation Exemption.’

This Exemption has similarities to the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issuance of their March 13th, 2020 national Emergency Declaration for Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) delivering relief in response to the COVID-19 Outbreak.

The purpose of this Blog is to highlight the similarities and differences that have been adopted by Canada Transport.

How to Improve Your CSA Scores with a Fleet Management Solution

by BigRoad Marketing
March 23, 2020September 12, 2023

Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) is a measurement program set up by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Commercial carriers are given a score based on inspection results, traffic violations, and incidents. The higher the score, the more likely that company is to be involved in an accident—so the lower, the better.Read More »How to Improve Your CSA Scores with a Fleet Management Solution

Update on COVID-19 Emergency Declaration

by BigRoad Marketing
March 20, 2020September 12, 2023

As you know, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a national Emergency Declaration for Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) delivering relief in response to the COVID-19 outbreak on March 13th, 2020.

I have already addressed 20 most frequently asked questions with regards to the Emergency Declaration and how it affects truck driver’s Hours of Service in this FAQ blog.

Below, are the updates on the details of the Declaration as of March 20, 2020.

Do You Have A Backhaul Strategy To Avoid Unladen Miles?

by BigRoad Marketing
March 12, 2020September 15, 2023

Backhaul is a very commonly used term in the trucking industry. Truckers are able to make more money with these types of loads. Leveraging backhaul helps optimize their cargo-carrying opportunities to reduce unladen miles in order improve bottom line when running a trucking business.

Sleeper Berth Rules Explained

by BigRoad Marketing
March 10, 2020

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.

A Guide To Understanding Yard Move And Personal Conveyance

by BigRoad Marketing
March 2, 2020September 12, 2023

A hot topic currently is how does engine-connected hardware required for ELD log special driving events like yard move and personal conveyance? Will they eat into my available drive time? BigRoad has the answers!

Facility Audit in Ontario – How is Preventive Maintenance Measured?

by BigRoad Marketing
February 11, 2020September 12, 2023

We are demystifying how a Facility Audit is managed in Ontario and, more specifically, how the vehicle preventative maintenance (PM) profile is scored.

Off Duty Driving – 7 Things to Remember

by BigRoad Marketing
February 7, 2020September 12, 2023

Personal conveyance, simply put, is any personal trips you make during your off-duty time. There are currently no restrictions to off-duty driving time, but be warned you must be clear of all of your on-duty activities.

3 Reasons to Start Using BigRoad Freight

by BigRoad Marketing
January 29, 2020September 15, 2023

f you’re not using BigRoad Freight yet, what are you waiting for? BigRoad Freight is an in-app load-matching platform built within the BigRoad Mobile App. It enables drivers and fleets to book the loads that they want and get paid faster, all while tracking their hours-of-service (HOS) availability.

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