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5 year Exemption granted to Agricultural Haulers by the FMCSA
On April 15, 2019, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) granted the Agricultural and Food Transporters an exemption allowing for new cargo securement methods to be implemented until 2024. The FMCSA partners with industry, safety advocates, and state and local governments to keep our roadways safe and improve CMV safety. What does the 5 year[…]
What to expect with 2019’s Roadcheck Inspection spree
Violations that put your trucks out of service are dangerous to drivers and bad for business. It’s important to keep the trucks in your fleet well maintained and compliant with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). 2019 Roadcheck Inspection The International Roadcheck is set for June 4-6, 2019. Every year, during the CVSA’s Roadside Inspection[…]
The ELD Mandate: Don’t wait to transition from AOBRD to ELD
This is an important time in the trucking industry and compliance is vital. Phase 3 of the ELD Rule being implemented is fast approaching and the AOBRD grandfather provision will expire. On December 16, 2019, Drivers and Motor Carriers subject to the ELD Rule must use self-certified ELD’s registered with the FMCSA. Self-Certification is the[…]
National Work Zone Awareness Week
On average, over 700 fatalities occur in work zones each year determined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). 2019 National Work Zone Awareness Week In an effort to protect our drivers and workers, the FMCSA created National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW). NWZAW is an annual event bringing awareness to work zone safety[…]
Gorilla Safety continues to pioneer fleet management with release of Gorilla Fleet Intelligence
Company to Showcase 3.0 Solution at a Press Conference and Booth During the TMC Annual 2019 Show HOUSTON … March 18, 2019 … Gorilla Safety, a provider of an innovative, proprietary and patented fleet and safety management solution, announced today the release of Gorilla Fleet Intelligence, the (3.0) latest version of its software and app.[…]
Brake Safety Week Found Massive Brake Safety Violations
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[…]
Gorilla Safety Unveils First and Only Fully Integrated Fleet and Safety Management Solution in Mexico Fully Integrated Fleet and Safety Management Solution in Mexico
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[…]
GORILLA SAFETY LAUNCHES ADVANCED FLEET MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY DESIGNED FOR OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY
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[…]
Reglas de horas de servicio llegan a México
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[…]
Expanding Telematics
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[…]
Staying Profitable Despite Rising Fuel Costs
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.[…]
How to Manage Unidentified Drive Time
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[…]
8 Day ELD Exemption Clarification
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[…]
Avoid These Common IFTA Fuel Tax Reporting Mistakes
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[…]
HOS Rules Coming to Mexico
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[…]
2018 Brake Safety Week
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[…]
FMCSA Pushing for CSA Reform
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[…]
GORILLA SAFETY UNVEILS ENTERPRISE PACKAGE WITH ENHANCED FEATURES DESIGNED FOR LARGE FLEETS
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 NAMED THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE IN 2018 STEVIE AWARDS®
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[…]
GORILLA SAFETY LAUNCHES SPECIAL PROGRAM TO RESCUE FLEETS LEFT ABANDONED BY ONE20’S UNEXPECTED EXIT FROM ELECTRONIC LOGGING DEVICE BUSINESS
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[…]
Special Offer For ONE20 ELD Users
The ONE20 F-ELD electronic logging device will be shutting down as of June 18. The owners of ONE20 sold part of their business to the Truck That company. ONE20 Inc., the division that provides the F-ELD, was not one of them. As a result, the ELD will no longer be available for users. Many fleets[…]
CVSA Announces Annual Inspection Blitz
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[…]
GORILLA SAFETY NAMED GOLD STEVIE® AWARD WINNER IN THREE CATEGORIES OF THE 2018 AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARDS®; EARNS BRONZE IN ONE CATEGORY
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 Recognized as an Industry Leader – Winner of 4 Stevie Awards
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[…]
New Violations in Place for ELD Mandate
As of April 1, 2018, the ELD mandate is in full effect. More importantly, so are the violations. Prior to this date, drivers and fleets were given somewhat of a grace period to adjust and get used to the new system. A violation might be given for not having an electronic logging device but it[…]
Rule Clarification on ELD and AOBRDs from the FMCSA
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[…]
GORILLA SAFETY OFFERS SPECIAL COMPLIMENTARY TRIAL OF ITS PRIME8 ELECTRONIC LOGGING DEVICE SO FLEETS CAN TRY BEFORE THEY BUY
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[…]
ELD Mandate Enforcement Around the Country
With the ELD mandate having gone into effect for most drivers and fleets on December 18, 2017, the next issue to face has been regarding the enforcement of the mandate. Around the country, ELD mandate enforcement varies from state to state. When you cross state lines on your route without a properly installed ELD, you[…]
Safety Meeting Series: Winter Driving Safety Tips
Not everyone gets to haul trailers in Florida during the winter. If you’ve been watching the weather lately, you know that even the Sunshine State has had its share of snow and ice. Knowing how to drive in winter is critical, regardless of where your route takes you. You have to take greater care out[…]
Trucking in 2018 – What to Expect This Year
A new year always brings with it new possibilities. In 2018, the trucking industry will continue to adjust to new technology while facing the reality that more drivers are needed. As prices go up, so too should wages. Across the national economy, business owners from all industries are realizing that to find and retain the[…]
Gorilla Safety Offers Free Hardware to Facilitate Electronic Logging Device Adoption and Mandate Compliance
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[…]
The 90 Day Waiver for Agriculture Drivers and Why You Shouldn’t Wait
While the ELD mandate compliance date goes into effect for the majority of drivers on December 18, 2017, agriculture drivers have been given a temporary reprieve recently in the form of a 90-day waiver. While it may sound good to some, a good ELD and fleet management system does so much that it really doesn’t[…]
Streamlining Your Fleet’s Preventative Maintenance
Preventative maintenance is one of those tedious but necessary functions of your business. Without it, you’ve got breakdowns, roadside violations, and extra expenses. When you use the right system, preventative maintenance gets done quicker and better, keeping your business moving. Why Preventative Maintenance is Important You know you need to do it but it’s easy[…]
Fleets of All Sizes Can Benefit from an ELD
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), in a last ditch effort, petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for a five-year exemption for “small business truckers” to delay the ELD implementation. OOIDA may think that small businesses should be exempt but with all the benefits, the system will pay for itself with increased efficiency[…]
Uncovering the ELD Short Haul Exemption
When the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rolled out the new electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, exemptions to the rule were included for some drivers. Not everyone needs an ELD starting now or later in 2019. The exclusion of most interest for local drivers is the short haul exemption. Before you decide you don’t[…]
Spireon Launches FleetLocate Compliance, an Affordable and Reliable ELD Solution
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[…]
Gorilla Safety Enters Into Reseller Agreement With Transafe Inc To Provide Its Customers With Advanced Electronic Logging Device
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[…]
Gorilla Safety Offers $10 Per Month AOBRD to Help Small Fleets and Owner Operators Transition to Electronic Logging Device Mandate
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[…]
3rd Eye Teams Up with Gorilla Safety to Offer Electronic Logging Device Technology to Growing Product Offering
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[…]
Low-Cost AOBRD Makes the Transition to ELD Easier
“We believe in the American trucker and want to do everything we can – as a leading provider of fleet technology – to help small business owners and owner operators remain compliant with the new regulations.” — Mark Walton, co-founder and chief executive officer at Gorilla Safety The ELD mandate deadline is fast approaching. If[…]
5 Steps to Smooth Weigh Station Inspections
While you’re out on the road, you’re thinking of the miles left in your haul, when you’ll stop next, and when you’ll get home again. Being pulled over for a weigh station inspection can seem like a hassle. It’s not surprising that you might get annoyed at the delay or worried that your schedule will[…]
6 Steps to Ace Your Next DOT Inspection
DOT roadside inspections can sometimes feel like a hassle, especially when you’re working under tight deadlines. It’s easy to get annoyed with the inspector or try to rush through everything. Remember that the inspector has a job to do, just like you do. With a few tips, you can ace your next DOT inspection and[…]
7 Ways to Retain Your Best Drivers
Driver turnover is high – really high. According to an American Trucking Association report from 2014, turnover is around 96 percent. Based on those numbers, nearly every driver you’ll hire will be gone within a year. Sounds depressing, doesn’t it? It doesn’t have to be. If you put a few practices into place – very[…]
ELD Mandate – 13 Benefits Beyond Compliance
The deadline is fast approaching for fleets and drivers to be in compliance with the ELD mandate. You’re probably well aware that you only have until December 17 to choose an electronic logging device (ELD). Following the rules so you can stay in business is a good reason to select an ELD system. But staying[…]
How InsureTech Can Help Your Fleet
Do you remember your first computer? It was probably big and boxy, weighed a ton, and made all sorts of strange noises. You might even remember when floppy disks were actually floppy. Our kids today can’t even fathom it. Technology, a once clunky thing, has changed by leaps and bounds in the last 20 years,[…]
Who is Exempt from the ELD Mandate?
The rules and regulations governing the trucking industry have always had some exceptions built in. Not every driver or company is the same as the next, and no rule is a one-size-fits-all option. For all the controversy within the industry about the ELD mandate, there are exemptions to address those drivers and fleets that have[…]
6 Steps to a Smooth ELD Implementation
You already know that the deadline for ELD implementation, December 18, 2017, is coming up fast. You might know it’s coming, but are you ready? Working with an ELD will one day be second nature, but in the beginning, it can be chaotic and stressful, especially if your drivers feel like it was sprung on[…]
How to Choose the Right ELD
Choosing an ELD system may be one of the most important business decisions you’ll have to make right now. Not only does the electronic logging device have to keep you in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) but it has to work, be affordable, and not[…]
Gorilla Safety Addresses Driver Shortages With First-Ever Electronic Logging Device Offered In Spanish
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[…]
Looking Beyond the Mandate
Getting in and staying compliant with the law, like the ELD mandate, might be required but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t leave a bitter taste in your mouth. People, in general, don’t like to feel forced into things. You’re pragmatic, though. You’ll do what you have to do to stay in business, keep making money,[…]