With all the emergency declarations, waivers, driver regulations and exemptions in play during the 2020 pandemic, do you know what currently applies to your fleet? >> Continue Reading
In order to help with the Coronavirus crisis, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has relaxed the Hours of Service (HOS) rules for key workers. >> Continue Reading
Research to identify the factors and variables that contribute to crashes involving large truck accidents. >> Continue Reading
What are the rules for commercial drivers using mobile phones? Knowing the law can help protect your business from costly fines, penalties and accidents. >> Continue Reading
Proposed legislation would require new commercial trucks to be fitted with speed-limiting devices under the Large Truck Safe Operating Speed Act of 2019. >> Continue Reading
[companyInfo] Fleet Management News Digest from GPSTrackIt.com/ …Featuring periodical updates on new fleet vehicles, and laws, regulations and technology that can impact fleet operations. Ford Introduces Re-Designed F-150 The 2015 Ford F-150 pickup will feature an aluminum alloy body and stronger frame, and it will be available with a new, 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine, Ford >> Continue Reading >> Continue Reading
Every year, safety features in vehicles evolve. Eventually, smart automatic braking, modern airbag systems, electronic stability control, rearview cameras, park assist, and more, will be common to every vehicle on the road. Most advanced safety features will be automatic, much like standard airbags and anti-lock brakes are today. >> Continue Reading
[companyInfo] Read the latest from industry publications on information related to FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration): Electronic Inspections and CSA Compliance Paper-based driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs) are quickly becoming obsolete within the compliance, safety, accountability (CSA) program. Defects noted in DVIRs are early indicators of what violations will be found by DOT officers >> Continue Reading >> Continue Reading
Read the latest from industry publications on information related to legislation and driver safety: Good Drivers Leaving in Droves; New HOS Hurting Safety, Carriers Say Recent changes in the hours-of-service rule have delivered yet another regulatory blow to the trucking industry’s overall operating efficiency and its ability to retain qualified drivers, a panel of fleet >> Continue Reading >> Continue Reading
Updated for 2013! Did you know that in 2013, tax incentives for using a GPS tracking solution for your business are possible up to a $500,000 purchase, thanks to the Small Business Jobs & Credit Act of 2010? Check Out the GPSTrackIt Section 179 Tax Savings Calculator to see how much you can save! If >> Continue Reading >> Continue Reading