ELD Mandate & Electronic Logs
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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 support, and more drivers running out of hours due to delays.
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FMCSA Issues New 90-Day ELD Waiver for Ag Haulers
The FMCSA announced on March 13 that it is granting an additional 90-day temporary waiver from the ELD rule for “agriculture-related transportation.” The agency also said that during that time period, it will publish “final guidance” on both the agricultural air-mile exemption within the hours-of-service rule and on the use of the personal conveyance adjustment by all motor carriers operating under the ELD rule…
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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 joint comments pertain to a request filed with the agency back in November by the…
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Video Safety Tip: Correct Steering Techniques
First, with hand-over-hand steering the driver’s arm crosses over the center of the steering wheel where the airbag is located. In the event that airbag deploys, it could cause serious injury to the driver’s arm. Secondly, with hand-over-hand steering, the driver’s hands leave the steering wheel — that means less control.
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Telematics Evolution Pushes Forward for Fleets
“(Telematics) has allowed us to have increased visibility and control of our transportation fleet operation. The technology has also served as a useful tool for assisting us during investigatory interviews with staff when we get reports of erratic driving against our drivers,” said Santiago Perez, director of transportation and fleet services, for Bridgewell,
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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 actively seeking to reduce fuel spend in the long term must think ahead, which is possible, in part, through technology.
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