ELDs & Observations to Date – Part 1
Let’s look at ELDs though the post-rollout lens – the good, the bad, and the ugly.
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ELDs & Observations to Date – Part 2
Many things were going on behind the scenes before and after the ELD mandate rollout. In retrospect, we can better understand the predicaments many find themselves in today.
Read Part 1 here.
Do You Know What Different CVSA Inspection Levels Mean?
If you look at your inspection report and see Level I or Level VII, do you know what it actually means for you? Given that the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck is just around the corner, I thought it would be timely to explain the different types of inspection levels.
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Did Telematics Market Change In A Post-ELD Environment?
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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Is ELD Increasing Driver Violations?
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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ELD Malfunction Reporting Made Easier
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced the creation of an email address to streamline the process for requesting an extension of the 8-day period that is allowed in the regulations in order to repair or replace an electronic logging device (ELD) that malfunctions.
Agriculture Haulers, Get ELD Ready for June!
We would like to give a heads-up too all drivers who haul agricultural commodities that DOT enforcement of the U.S. electronic logging device (ELD) mandate for your sector is just weeks away! So make sure you’re well-equipped.
Refresh Your Rig: Get The Most Out Of Your Spring Cleaning
Maintaining your vehicle through winter can be tough. The cold temperatures, driving conditions, and salt on the roads all affect how your vehicle looks and runs. Now that winter is behind us and spring is here, it’s time to refresh your rig! Get your truck in tip top shape by following these three steps.
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Just When You Think You’ve Seen Everything
To quote Forrest Gump, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” The same can be said for trucking, every day on the road is different. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, a truck carrying chips collides with a truck carrying beer to fulfill every snack lovers dreams!