Electronic Driver Logs (E-Logs) Adoption Increasing
Electronic driver logs (eLogs) are here to stay as the grass roots adoption continues amongst large and small operators and independent drivers
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How Drivers Can Protect CSA And PSP Pre-Employment Screening Program
In the past few months, I have written a lot about what motor carriers can do about preparing for the new FMCSA’s Compliance, Safety and Accountability (CSA) program. So, now I am going to show drivers what they can do to prepare and protect their CSA scores, thus protecting their PSP scores and careers!
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Calculating The Cost Of Non-Compliance With FMCSA Regulations: $30.7M
Among commercial motor carriers, safety regulations can be a controversial topic. Whether it’s an EOBR mandate or a CSA rating system that is flawed, you’ll always have vigorous debate on the right way to go. One topic where you’ll find little disagreement is the high cost of non-compliance.
Read More »Calculating The Cost Of Non-Compliance With FMCSA Regulations: $30.7M
Fuel Efficiency Survey: Highway Speed Reduction & Fleet Tracking Key
A survey of over 65 motor carriers provides insight on the return on investment (ROI) fleets are experiencing from implementing fuel-efficiency initiatives including the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay program.
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Small Fleets Should Focus On The Driver – As HOS Rules Tighten
When faced with CSA, probable changes in Hours of Service rules, mandated use of electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs) and more, David Owen of NASTC suggests small fleets do what they do better than the big guys: “finding, hiring and retaining drivers.”
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Trucking is, without a doubt, a skilled profession and should be recognized as such.
Stop Passing the Buck on Training! Just imagine if that were the answer that airlines came up with to address the global pilot shortage; there would be a public outcry.
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Electronic Driver Logs that Drivers Want to Use – from a driver
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CNN reports truck driver shortage – 1M drivers needed each year!
The video below details the issue of the truck driver shortage in the US. We can all agree that there is definitely an issue attracting young drivers due to the gap years between high school graduation and when you can apply for your CDL at 21 yrs of age, and the high cost of training ($4k-$6k+). However, we also have to look at the quality of driving jobs that are being offered, and the ability to make a decent day’s pay being a truck driver, as a core issue.
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Smartphone Trucker Apps Easily Adopted By Younger Truck Drivers
We see more and more young drivers enthusiastically adopting smartphone trucking apps (like BigRoad) because they are so comfortable with the technology, and are at ease with features such as text messaging, electronic daily driver logs and document capture using the camera etc.
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