ELD Mandate Transition: 4 Takeways So Far

ELD Mandate Transition: 4 Takeways So Far

Since enforcement of the electronic logging device mandate started in mid-December, ELD providers reports that it is seeing problems with confusion whether a device is an ELD or a grandfathered automatic onboard recording device, as well as complaints about vendor...
FMCSA Issues New 90-Day ELD Waiver for Ag Haulers

FMCSA Issues New 90-Day ELD Waiver for Ag Haulers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced on March 13 that it is granting an additional 90-day temporary waiver from the electronic logging device rule for “agriculture-related transportation.” The agency also said that during that time period, it will...
5-Year Exemption Would ‘Gut’ ELD Rule, Truck Safety Groups Say

5-Year Exemption Would ‘Gut’ ELD Rule, Truck Safety Groups Say

Is there such a thing as granting too big an exemption to the electronic logging rule? That’s the gist of joint comments submitted to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration by a safety advocacy group composed of motor carriers and a highway-safety lobby. The...
Video Safety Tip: Correct Steering Techniques

Video Safety Tip: Correct Steering Techniques

Driving instructor Andrew Wunderlich provides several steering techniques preferrable to the hand-over-hand method, including the “push-pull” technique. Read the full safety tip or watch the video below. VIDEO: Advanced Steering Techniques Steering a...
Telematics Evolution Pushes Forward for Fleets

Telematics Evolution Pushes Forward for Fleets

The utilization of telematics in fleet has been on the rise since the technology was first introduced, and its future looks brighter than ever. With the continued interest of future technologies such as autonomous vehicles and the ideas behind a connected-car network,...
How Telematics Impacts Fleet Fuel Management

How Telematics Impacts Fleet Fuel Management

Fuel costs are a large portion of a fleet’s spend, so it’s up to the fleet department to find a means to reduce costs in this area. And while there are simple things that fleets can actively do to reduce fuel spend as cost concerns arise, a fleet manager who is...