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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,[…]
GORILLA SAFETY LAUNCHES TELEMATICS FEATURE
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[…]
Introducing GorillaMAX
Gorilla Safety provides customers looking for a turn key solution with its award winning, patented solution in an easy to install MAX package. GorillaMAX comes ready to install and fully functional, taking all of the guesswork out of the process. GorillaMAX brings all aspects of your fleet operations into one easy to use driver interface. This cockpit[…]
Does Your ELD Offer a Full Solution?
Not every fleet management platform offers an electronic logging device (ELD) system meant to handle the needs small, medium, and large companies. Some don’t take into account certain quirks of the different mandates you have to work within, like the one that says you can have an AOBRD until 2019 — unless you get[…]
ELD Mandate Lawsuit Won’t Be Heard By the Supreme Court
If you’ve been waiting to find an ELD for your trucking business until the Supreme Court ruled on the legality of electronic logging devices, the wait is over. On June 12, 2017, the Supreme Court issued a decision refusing to hear the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) lawsuit over the ELD mandate. The previous[…]
The Impact of Legalized Marijuana on the Trucking Industry
Right now, four states and Washington D.C. have legalized recreational marijuana usage. Other states allow medical marijuana for the treatment of certain illnesses, diseases, and disorders. While legalization has not taken place at the federal level and there are plenty of drivers who don’t live in states where it is legal, it’s still having[…]
10 Tips for Rookie Drivers
When you’re a new driver, you don’t know what you don’t know. Not yet, at least. There’s a lot to learn on and off road. It’s going to take a while for you to get the hang of everything or build your reputation for being the one who can get the job done. Until[…]
4 Ways Telematics Can Help Your Fleet
A full fleet management system that includes a GPS vehicle tracking system is invaluable for running an efficient fleet. It provides information known as telematics, which only becomes available through the addition of technology to your trucks. Telematics gives you control over your fleet with more information than you’ve ever had before. That access[…]
June Inspection Blitz
Get yourself and your fleet ready, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual International Roadcheck will be June 6 through June 8 this year. The inspection blitz covers the entire North American continent, so drivers in Mexico, Canada, and the United States will be affected. Last year, during the 72-hour blitz, more than 9,000 trucks[…]
GORILLA SAFETY INTRODUCES ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBDII) INTEGRATION WITH ITS SELF-CERTIFIED ELECTRONIC LOGGING DEVICE
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’S FLEET MANAGEMENT MOBILE APP INCLUDES AOBRD INTEGRATION TO AID FLEETS IN SEAMLESS ELD TRANSITIONS
HOUSTON … May 22, 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 mobile app now includes AOBRD integration, which will aid fleets as they transition to meet the impending Electronic Logging Device (ELD) compliance. According[…]
Make Your ELD Transition Smoother With Gorilla Safety’s AOBRD
Every day you’re hit with a new rule or regulation. Failing to follow them can cost your fleet time and money. Complying with a new regulation is stressful, can be costly, and requires getting your entire staff and drivers on board so that no one gets caught out on the road breaking the rules.[…]
Gorilla Safety Offers Options for Light-Duty Trucks
Not every truck in your fleet is a 54-foot behemoth hauling big shipments across the country. Some of them are lighter duty pickup trucks used for smaller hauls. You might have thought that those trucks couldn’t be integrated in a fleet management system like Gorilla Safety. Think again. Unlike other systems, we offer the OBDII[…]
Telematics: Do You Know What Your Fleet Does on the Road?
Part of running your fleet means trusting your drivers to do their job. You know the majority of your people take the road seriously and do the best they can. But you see the numbers. Fuel usage is going up. Service on a truck is happening sooner than it should. There has been an increase[…]
Self-Certification and Third Party Reviews Matter in an ELD
Recently we talked to a very large fleet (85,000 employees worldwide) who said they were told that the ELD they were using would not be certified. Some ELD providers and fleets believe self-certification isn’t required. Whether it’s required or not can be debated. What’s not debatable is that every fleet deserves to know that the[…]
Not All ELDs are Created Equal
Every company offers a different electronic logging device (ELD product) and fleet management system. That’s almost never a bad thing. Competition breeds innovation, and companies that respond to customer needs and make life easier and more profitable for fleets and businesses, do well. The free market is a beautiful thing. But the trucking industry is[…]
GORILLA SAFETY INTRODUCES NEW TIERED PRICING PACKAGES TO MEET MARKET DEMANDS
Customized, Flexible Packages Geared to Directly Addressing Needs of Any Fleet Company HOUSTON … April 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 new tiered pricing packages that directly cater to needs[…]
GORILLA SAFETY ENGAGES KPMG-HOUSTON TO ASSESS TESTING AND COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES FOR ITS ELECTRONIC LOGGING DEVICE SOLUTION
HOUSTON … March 23, 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 is reviewing the current compliance model the Company uses to test its Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) products. The Company will be taking a look at[…]
Flexible Packages to Fit Your Needs
Every fleet is a little different; no two are exactly alike. Owner operators with a truck or two don’t have the same needs that a nationwide fleet with hundreds of trucks and drivers has. Small fleets are in the middle, with needs and expectations greater than the single owner operator but without the budget of[…]
Taking ELD Compliance and Certification Seriously with Help from KPMG
We know that finding the right ELD for your fleet can be a challenge, and going to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) website to find certified ELD companies hasn’t been the simplest process. Which company do you choose? How do you know which is the better choice? Are all ELD providers the same?[…]
ELD Myths Debunked
There is plenty of misinformation out there about ELDs. It’s important to get the facts so you can make an informed decision and stay in compliance with the law. ELDs Will Put the Little Guy Out of Business This myth comes from the fear of the cost, loss of driving hours, and more strict[…]
Don’t Overlook These Important Things During Your Pre-Trip Inspection
You know you have to do a pre-trip inspection. After you’ve done a few dozen (or a few hundred), it’s easy to rush through it to get on the road a little quicker. Before you do, think again. A good pre-trip inspection should take anywhere from 30 to 50 minutes and, when done right,[…]
The Risks of NOT Using an ELD
Electronic logging devices (ELDs) are quickly becoming a fact of life for the commercial driving world. The OOIDA case shows that the ELD Mandate is here to stay, and the December 2017 deadline is fast approaching. Instead of focusing on the fact that an ELD is a new mandate, it’s time to think about the[…]
Ergonomics for Truckers
If you’ve been driving for any amount of time, you already know how hard it can be on your body. Truck drivers are one of the top professions to be out of work due to an injury, according to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). That’s not good for you or your wallet. If[…]
How to Find Good Drivers and Keep Them Happy
If you’ve managed a fleet for any amount of time, you’re used to bringing on a new driver, taking time and money to get them going, only for them to leave after a few months or a year. It’s a never-ending cycle that has become the “norm” in the trucking industry. While most drivers[…]