telematics

Everything You Need to Know About IFTA

by BigRoad Marketing
August 21, 2020September 12, 2023

The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is a reciprocity agreement between the lower 48 states of the U.S. and Canada’s provinces related to fuel usage and tax payments for motor carriers. According to one report, the IFTA saves millions of dollars per year in business admin costs—so it pays to get it right.

In this post, we’ll help you gain a better understanding of IFTA and the implications it may have for your fleet. We’ll also explain how fleet management software can simplify the whole process.

Benefits of Telematics for Long-Haul Logistics

by BigRoad Marketing
August 7, 2020September 12, 2023

If your trucks are not on the road, they are not making money. Conversely, the longer your truck is on the road, the more risks both the vehicle and the driver face. These risks are especially high for long-haul companies: things like compliance, cargo safety, and driver wellbeing become even more of an issue on long journeys.

CVSA Conference 2014 Focuses on Safety, Emerging Technologies

by BigRoad Marketing
April 24, 2020September 12, 2023

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) annual conference kicks off in Buffalo this coming Sunday, running until Wednesday the 17th. The focus is on safety, with participants expected to discuss how all commercial players—from truckers to shippers and legislators—can make the road a safer place.

Cost of Being An Owner-Operator (COVID-19 Edition)

by BigRoad Marketing
April 23, 2020September 12, 2023

Being an owner-operator means being your own business owner, and you’re probably asking yourself this April 2020: Should I run during the coronavirus pandemic? How will the COVID-19 outbreak affect my profits? Where can I get trucking loads?

Let’s take a closer look at your options.

Technology In The Workplace: AMTA Panel Discussion

by BigRoad Marketing
February 12, 2020

Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) hosted industry experts from Fleet Complete, Drivewyze and Isaac Instruments to discuss must-have technologies, ELDs and government regulations at the Leadership Conference and AGM on April 27, 2019, in Kananaskis, Alta.

Did Telematics Market Change In A Post-ELD Environment?

by BigRoad Marketing
November 1, 2019September 12, 2023

Companies offering fleet management systems in North America continue to apply different strategies to provide their solutions to the marketplace both before and after the instruction of ELD.
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Things To Consider When Choosing A Telematics Solution

by BigRoad Marketing
March 19, 2019September 13, 2023

GPS tracking technology has been around for decades, and over the past few years has become increasingly affordable for both large and small businesses with fleets of vehicles.

Is ELD Increasing Driver Violations?

by BigRoad Marketing
February 13, 2019September 12, 2023

A recent HDT article discusses a university study that showed little correlation between ELDs and reduction in traffic accidents. While meant for road safety and reducing driver fatigue, ELDs were shown as a futile attempt to improve driving behaviour, while succeeding to reduce the number of HOS violations.
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