hours of service

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

3 Life-Saving Tips for Reducing Truck Driver Fatigue

by BigRoad Marketing
March 18, 2020September 12, 2023

Truck driver fatigue is a serious and ongoing problem in the United States, accounting for 72,000 crashes, resulting in 44,000 injuries and 6,800 fatalities in 2013. With approximately 13% of truck crashes involving drowsy drivers, it’s essential to take preventative measures for driver fatigue. Below, we’ve identified the factors that contribute to driver fatigue and explored 3 ways to help truck drivers reduce drowsy driving.Read More »3 Life-Saving Tips for Reducing Truck Driver Fatigue

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!

How Trucking Companies Can Prepare for the Canadian ELD Mandate

by BigRoad Marketing
February 14, 2020September 12, 2023

If you’re a Canadian trucking company, you need to prepare for the Canadian Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate, which will come into effect on June 12, 2021.
Read More »How Trucking Companies Can Prepare for the Canadian ELD Mandate

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.

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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