When it comes to finding an ELD solution, there are just as many potential pitfalls as there are opportunities for success. How does someone looking for compliant ELD devices and software tell the good from the bad? Here’s a hint… >> Continue Reading
Despite legislation mandating electronic logging devices (ELDs), there are still many circumstances that make it important to know how to fill out paper logs. >> Continue Reading
When you think of truckers, do you imagine the long-hauling road warriors armed with CB radios often seen in classic movies? Nowadays, most truckers don’t go as much as one day without using a smartphone or GPS device to improve their workday. In this article, we take a look at some of the high-tech devices commonly found on the modern trucker’s dashboard. >> Continue Reading
With the trucking industry preparing to embrace the new ELD legislation, some commercial vehicle operators are already looking for ways to resist the new changes. It’s true that the new ELD mandate doesn’t and shouldn’t apply to everyone, and that’s why the governing body that created it has included a list of exemptions. If you qualify for one, you can avoid scrutiny under this new mandate and keep your operations going as you’ve always done, lucky you! Keep reading to find out which ELD exemptions are outlined in the new ELD mandate and whether you qualify to sidestep this legislation. >> Continue Reading
The new mandate concerning ELDs has been in the works for decades. Now, with a new mandate having been passed and deadlines for compliance rapidly approaching, it’s time to look at the new laws and what they mean for the trucking industry. This blog talks about the new ELD mandate, explaining how and why it came to exist and who will be most affected by this new law. ELD legislation promises to change the trucking industry from top to bottom. In this article, we explore how this will be done. >> Continue Reading
Trucking is one of the most highly regulated industries in the United States. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for overseeing regulations for this lucrative industry and does so through a variety of laws contained within Title 49. >> Continue Reading