We’ve heard a lot about the benefits of adopting electronic logging technology, especially now that the ELD mandate is in effect. What we haven’t heard much about, however, is the potential backlash which could come as a result of this legislation. It is important that fleet managers understand both sides of the narrative so that they can make the best decisions for their fleet.
Female drivers are entering the trucking and transportation industry in record numbers and have more opportunities than ever to work as long-haul drivers. Although male drivers currently dominate the driver pool in the trucking industry, many operations have gradually started attracting more female truck drivers. Is it time for more female drivers to consider truck driving as a career option?
Since the publication of the ELD mandate, fleets across the country have been transitioning to electronic logs. If your fleet still needs to convert to electronic logs, consider using the following tips for navigating the transition.
Although the date of compliance for the ELD mandate issued by the Department of Transportation will not come until the end of 2017, this almost-halfway point between the mandate’s date of issue and the date of compliance is a valuable one for your fleet. And, whether you are fully invested in this electronic transition or if you plan to go into it kicking and screaming, now is the time to prepare or the switch.
Is your company up-to-date and compliant with all Department of Transportation rules and regulations? Are you prepared for a DOT audit? Is your company even subject to DOT regulations? If you don’t know the answers to these questions, it may be time to take a look at your fleet’s degree (or lack) of compliance.
[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 […]
Two new vehicle alerts that track the amount of time a driver has been behind the wheel have been added to GPS Trackit’s Fleet Manager vehicle tracking system. The alerts were created in response to concerns about drivers spending too much time behind the wheel, which research has shown is detrimental to a driver’s ability to focus and respond to changing road conditions.
[companyInfo] Read the latest Policy Updates published by the US DOT Compliance, Safety and Accountability Office (CSA) about Driver Hours of Service: Enforcement Policy – Court Decision on the 30-Minute Rest Break Provision On December 27, 2011 (76 FR 81133), FMCSA published a final rule amending its hours-of-service (HOS) regulations for drivers of property-carrying commercial motor […]
An important part of managing a construction site includes maintaining compliance with regulatory authorities, local ordinances, and site-specific customer requirements. It is up to site supervisors to convey any restrictions to the team on-site, but enforcing these restrictions is not always a simple task. Using a GPS vehicle tracking system to ensure compliance will help make employees accountable for their actions, and help ensure that managers maintain a compliant work site.
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