We’ve all been there – greasy spoon restaurants with big portions of food, 24/7 access to caffeine, sugar, and a bathroom, a place to shower, and a place to rest. Truck stops dot the highways and interstates across the country. But there are some truck stops that take their commitment to keeping drivers on the[…]
Sure, you know that you need to follow all of the HOS regulations, taking breaks when required, but that doesn’t mean you won’t get tired before your shift is over. When you start feeling drowsy, try a few of these tips to give you an extra boost of energy. Eat smaller, lighter meals. Not every[…]
You’re running a business – and trying to make it a profitable one. You can’t throw money at every new gadget, technology, or process that comes your way. You need to know that it will work first. To top it off, you’ve got new regulations for how your trucks will operate and how you’ll report[…]
“If I have to go to an electronic log, I’m quitting!” “This is just another hassle and way for me to lose money!” “The day I give up my paper log is the day I quit!” Does any of this sound familiar? Ever since the decision to require electronic logs over paper logs came out[…]
The current safety rating system will be replaced with something much different, according to an announcement on January 15, 2016 from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The rule change comes on the heels of the release of the Final Rule for Electronic Logging Devices. The next changes will replace the current three-tier federal[…]
As of December 16, 2017, Electronic Logging Devices become mandatory for commercial trucks as part of a law passed in 2012 by Congress and based on rules and requirements outlined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Before you look at this change as yet another government regulation causing you and your drivers problems,[…]
If you’ve worked in the trucking industry – as a driver, owner, or fleet manager, for any length of time, you’ve heard plenty of acronyms thrown around. Are your HOS accurate for your RODS? Did you get your IFTA done? Now, do you know the difference between an AOBRD, EOBR, and ELD? And, most importantly,[…]
Simply put, an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) is a system that records a truck driver’s Hours of Service (HOS). The ELD is meant to replace the clunky, outdated paper log that drivers and companies have relied on for so many years. By December 16, 2017, all CDL drivers who keep a Record of Duty Status[…]
The Electronic Logging Device (ELD), a new requirement for commercial drivers, regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), is about to become a reality for millions of drivers across the country. The move to newer technology and away from paper logs used since 1938 is hailed for its many benefits. Besides reducing paperwork[…]
If you’ve been driving commercial trucks or managing a fleet for any length of time, there are a few violations you’ve probably seen over and over again. Perhaps you have banging your head against the wall for years trying to figure out a good, permanent fix. We’ve got the preventions necessary for addressing the most[…]
As of December 2015, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) adopted their Final Rule on Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs). The concept of the ELD was born as part of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) bill passed by Congress back in 2012. The bill mandated that the FMCSA establish rules[…]
