A client operating a ¾ ton pickup (CVOR) in Ontario, Canada, was asking if BigRoad (ELD) is required for this vehicle? If not, can he still use the application for tracking?
Read More »Ontario Commercial Drivers: CVOR & ELD Requirements
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 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced the dates for their annual Operation Safe Driver Week. Learn when this program will take place and what officers are going to be looking for to make sure you’re prepared!
It’s that time of year – BigRoad has scoured the internet to give you our list of the top 10 cargo spills of 2017! You’re not supposed to cry over spilled milk, but no one ever said that you can’t laugh at spilled cargo! Here’s our list (in no specific order) of the funniest and weirdest things that were spilled in 2017. Disclaimer: No one was seriously injured in any of these spills.
It’s no secret that winter weather creates many hazards for everyone on the road…especially commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. You never know what to expect when driving in the winter; the roads are covered in snow, you’re driving through icy conditions, and the weather changes fast. It’s important for drivers to be prepared for anything.
Transport Canada made a major announcement about mandating electronic logging devices (ELDs) in Canada last week – did you miss it?
Trucking is a dangerous job. Drivers have to navigate potholes using massive vehicles. They deal with poor weather conditions, share the road with bad drivers, fatigue, tedium, and the distracting temptation of their mobile devices while behind the wheel. But recent advances in technology are introducing safety improvements for the industry.
The long weekend is here! You’re probably on your way back home, excited to spend some time off the road. While you’re busy planning your Canada Day or Independance Day long weekends, cargo thieves are busy planning their next heist. SensiGuard, formerly known as FreightWatch, has issued a warning to drivers and fleets about the elevated cargo theft risk this weekend.
Read More »Cargo Theft Prevention – Tips for Long Weekend Safety
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck is just around the corner. From June 6 – 8 inspectors across North America will be pulling aside commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to conduct compliance, enforcement, and educational initiatives. This year a special emphasis is being placed on cargo securement – are you prepared?
