The trucking industry has faced a growing driver shortage in the past several years and decades. Marijuana legalization, for recreational or medicinal use, has only made the problem worse. Drug Testing All drivers face a drug test before being hired but many carriers are voluntarily opting to include a hair test as part of the[…]
California lawmakers recently voted to overhaul their independent contractor rules and regulations. Not only does this have major ramifications for the state but the country as a whole. The trucking industry will absolutely be impacted if the bill is signed into law. A.B. 5 pushes businesses, regardless of industry, to classify more independent contractors they[…]
No matter how much you may try to avoid side streets and roads that run right through town, eventually your route will take you through a school zone or past a school bus stop. Now that school is back in session, all drivers, but especially truck drivers, need to be more careful. Here’s what you[…]
Contrary to what some people believe, and a few industry myths you might find on the internet, Canadian and Mexican drivers who cross the border into the US on their route don’t get to avoid the US ELD mandate. When driving on US highways, the drivers and fleets are subject to the rules of our[…]
As a fleet manager, where does the majority of your day go? If you immediately envision a mountain of paperwork, missing documents, and going back and forth with a driver who swears they gave you a receipt, you’re not alone. For too many fleet managers, paperwork takes up a lot of time, attention, and energy. […]
If you still use automatic onboard recording devices (AOBRDs) in your trucks and ignored the big changes from the ELD mandate, time is almost up. The grace period for grandfathered AOBRDs ends December 16, 2019. While it may feel like you still have plenty of time, it’s better to transition to an ELD system now[…]
On June 13, 2019, Transport Canada released its final rule outlining the new Canadian ELD requirements. Whether you’re a Canadian driver or fleet owner or a driver in the US who crosses the Canadian border, the new ELD mandate will impact you. Here’s what you need to know. The Purpose of the ELD Mandate Set[…]
Carriers and the transportation industry, in general, are going through a bit of a market correction this year. After a booming year for many carriers in 2018 with shippers scrambling to get goods across the US and paying higher prices, 2019 is on a downward trend. This is causing pain to the industry but it[…]
Do you love using the Gorilla Safety ELD? Was it easy to use, easier to set up, and less of a hassle to learn than you expected? Have you taken advantage of our fleet management services to keep you organized and make your fleet more efficient? No matter what level of Gorilla Safety services you[…]
Violations that put your trucks out of service hurt your business and cost money. Brake violations are all too common, and they create a hazard out on the road for your trucks and drivers as well as everyone else. That’s why events that focus on brake safety are so important. This year’s Brake Safety Week[…]
Patented Cloud-based Fleet and Safety Solution to Address New Hours of Service Rules Throughout Mexico HOUSTON– Gorilla Safety, a provider of an innovative, proprietary and patented Fleet Management software solution that fully automates all aspects of fleet and safety management, announced today the public availability of its mobile application and web-based dashboard in Mexico. Gorilla Safety[…]
Oil and Gas Customization Provides Flexibility needed to Operate Specialized Equipment HOUSTON – October 9, 2018 – Gorilla Safety, provider of an innovative, proprietary and patented software solution that fully automates all aspects of fleet and safety management, announced today the release of its new Oil and Gas Product, catering to specific needs of fleet operations[…]
Los camioneros estadounidenses no son los únicos conductores que deben enfrentar cambios en las reglas y nuevas formas de operar en sus negocios. Los camioneros mexicanos enfrentan los mismos cambios con las nuevas regulaciones para hacer sus carreteras más seguras. Las nuevas reglas con respecto a las horas de servicio (HOS) y el tiempo de[…]
With the advancement in telematics for all vehicles and not just the trucking industry, lives, time, and money are saved. Drivers get to their destination more efficiently, can plan better, and have information at their fingertips. As a result, two of the most sought-after pieces of information — traffic and weather — are beginning to[…]
Crude oil prices are on the rise, which means gas prices will likely follow. In fact, they already have. Over the past several months, fuel costs have inched up more and more. Storms in the Gulf, issues surrounding both supply and demand, government regulations, and unrest in oil-producing countries have all contributed to the increase.[…]
One unforeseen consequence of the ELD mandate is the new phenomenon of “unidentified drive time.” An ELD is required to log every mile a truck is driven, even if a driver isn’t assigned to it. This means there are blocks of times in any given day that don’t have a driver assigned. It occurs when[…]
If you’re not required to use an ELD on a regular basis, knowing when you do need one can be tough to figure out. Logging your miles on occasion can be hard enough to remember. Knowing what to do when you travel over state lines or make a rare haul is even tougher. To get[…]
At the end of every quarter, you must submit your latest IFTA report. If you and your drivers haven’t kept up with the information for the past three months, it can be a nightmare. Send in a sloppy report and make some of these mistakes, and you could be staring down the barrel of an[…]
American truckers aren’t the only drivers who have to face rule changes and new ways of operating in their business. Mexican truckers face the same changes with new regulations to make their roads safer. New rules regarding hours of service (HOS) and logging time on the road may provide much needed relief from fatigue and[…]
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct their annual Brake Safety Week from September 16, 2018 through September 22, 2018 this year. Inspectors will perform roadside inspections on commercial vehicles in order to call attention to faulty brake systems and identify trucks with bad brakes out on the road. Why Brake Safety Matters Brake[…]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) filed a report with Congress in June 2018 to reform the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) carrier safety rating program. This report was required as part of the 2015 FAST Act Highway bill. Why CSA Reform In 2015, Congress told the FMCSA to pull all of the CSA’s public[…]
Company Consistently Upgrades Award-Winning Solution to Remain on Cutting-Edge of Meeting Changing Fleet Landscape and ELD Mandate Requirements HOUSTON … June 14, 2018 … Gorilla Safety, provider of an innovative, proprietary and patented software solution that fully automates all aspects of fleet and safety management, announced today the release of a new Enterprise Bundle designed[…]
Gorilla Safety 2.0 Winner for Mobile On-Demand Applications HOUSTON – June 8, 2018 – Gorilla Safety, provider of an innovative, proprietary and patented software solution that fully automates all aspects of fleet and safety management, announced today the company is the winner of the 2018 People’s Choice Stevie Award® in the Mobile On-Demand Applications category[…]
Company Supports Trucking Industry with Free ELD Subscription through End of 2019 with Hardware Purchase to former ONE20 Users HOUSTON … May 31, 2018 … Gorilla Safety, provider of an innovative, proprietary and patented software solution that fully automates all aspects of fleet and safety management, announced today the introduction of a special program[…]
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced two annual events to improve road safety among commercial vehicles. The first is the International Roadcheck set for June 5 through June 7, a 72-hour blitz across North America to check driver and commercial vehicle compliance. The second is the annual Operation Safe Driver Week set for July[…]
Company Recognized in Company, Management and Product Categories HOUSTON – May 9, 2018 – Gorilla Safety, provider of an innovative, proprietary and patented software solution that fully automates all aspects of fleet and safety management, announced today the company earned several Stevie Awards® in four categories of The 16th Annual American Business Awards®. Gorilla Safety[…]
Gorilla Safety was honored to receive three gold and one bronze Stevie Awards in the 2018 American Business Awards competition. The gold Stevie Awards were for: Company of the Year in transportation Management Team of the Year for business products New Product or Service of the Year (Software) for mobile on-demand applications. The bronze award[…]
As nearly the entire trucking industry is focused onELD compliance, a few questions remain. One that has loomed large involves those carriers, fleets, and trucks that added Automatic Onboard Recording Devices (AOBRDs) prior to the original ELD implementation in December 2017. A question with a simple answer were posted to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety[…]
HOUSTON … March 21, 2018 … Gorilla Safety, provider of an innovative, proprietary and patented software solution that fully automates all aspects of fleet and safety management, announced today the Company is offering the marketplace the chance to test drive its PRIME8 ELD. Gorilla Safety is offering a no-strings-attached, 30-day trial of its PRIME8[…]
Gorilla Safety’s PRIM8 ELD Offered Free For a Limited Time with Purchase of a Two-Year Software Agreement HOUSTON … January 10, 2018 … Gorilla Safety, provider of an innovative, proprietary and patented software solution that fully automates all aspects of fleet and safety management, announced today a special offer to help those fleets not[…]
Powered by Gorilla Safety, FleetLocate Compliance makes it easy for mixed fleets of all sizes to remain compliant with pending mandate IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 9, 2017— Spireon Inc., a leader in connected vehicle intelligence solutions, today announced a new FleetLocateTM Compliance solution designed to help fleets of all sizes affordably comply with the Federal Motor[…]
Company Helps Ensure Transafe’s Fleet Customers are Prepared and Compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Mandate HOUSTON … NOVEMBER 8, 2017 … Gorilla Safety, provider of an innovative, proprietary and patented software solution that fully automates all aspects of fleet and safety management, announced today it has entered into an agreement with Transafe, Inc., a[…]
Company’s Affordable AOBRD Includes Hardware and Software; Additional Special Offers Extended to OOIDA HOUSTON– Gorilla Safety, provider of an innovative, proprietary and patented software solution that fully automates all aspects of fleet and safety management, announced today it is helping fleets prepare for the December 18, 2017 deadline when, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety[…]
KATY, TX. … October 4, 2017 … 3rd Eye, a pioneer in the development of vehicle safety cameras and radar, and Gorilla Safety, provider of innovative software solutions that automate fleet and safety management, announced today the companies have entered into an agreement to provide 3rd Eye an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) solution that easily[…]
Company’s Launches Spanish Version of its Proprietary, Certified Technology, Catering to an Increasing Number of Fleets HOUSTON … July 24, 2017 … Gorilla Safety, provider of an innovative, proprietary and patented software solution that fully automates all aspects of fleet and safety management, announced today that its fully automated Electronic Logging Device (ELD) is[…]
HOUSTON … July 18, 2017 … Gorilla Safety, provider of an innovative, proprietary and patented software solution that fully automates all aspects of fleet and safety management, announced today the introduction of its telematics feature. The new telematics feature provides fleets with deep intelligence into the detailed performance of all vehicles within the fleet. The[…]
New Compatibility Extending to Include Light and Medium Duty Trucks Further Strengthens Company’s Fully Integrated Fleet and Safety Mobile App Offering HOUSTON … May 30, 2017 … Gorilla Safety, provider of an innovative, proprietary and patented software solution that fully automates all aspects of fleet and safety management, announced today On-Board Diagnostic (OBDII) integration with[…]
GORILLA SAFETY TO SHOWCASE FIRST AND ONLY FULLY INTEGRATED MOBILE APPLICATION FOR FLEET AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT DURING THE GREAT AMERICAN TRUCK SHOW Media Event to be held in Booth #19055; Company to Demo Newly Unveiled Innovative, Proprietary, Patented Software Solution and its Integration with US Fleet Tracking WHO? Houston-based Gorilla Safety provides the transportation industry[…]
HOUSTON … July 27, 2016 … Gorilla Safety, provider of an innovative, proprietary and patented software solution that fully automates all aspects of fleet and safety management, announced today the appointment of Shannon McLeroy to the post of director of sales. In this newly created role, McLeroy will focus on business development and strategic sales[…]
Company Also Rolls Out Updates to its Integrated Cloud-based Software Solution HOUSTON … July 25, 2016 … Gorilla Safety, provider of an innovative, proprietary and patented software solution that fully automates all aspects of fleet and safety management, announced today further enhancement of its innovative mobile app. In an effort to combat inherent limitations of[…]
Managing your fleet can be challenging. Between the drivers and their quirks, new safety regulations, maintenance needs, and all the paperwork, you probably feel like you’re drowning in things that never get done on time. There are several things you can do to become a more effective fleet manager, diminish your stress levels, and help[…]
Company also Earns Two Silver and Two Bronze Stevies; Named Finalist in International TU-Automotive Awards Competition HOUSTON … May 17, 2016 … Gorilla Safety, a provider of an innovative, proprietary and patented software solution that fully automates all aspects of fleet and safety management, announced today it is the recipient of several prominent awards since[…]
