What to Do When Your Electronic Logging Device Fails: ELD Malfunction Guide
As a truck driver, electronic logging devices (ELDs) have become essential to your daily routine. However, like any technology, ELDs can experience issues and fail unexpectedly. What should you do in such cases to ensure compliance with regulations and avoid potential penalties? In this blog post, we’ll provide practical tips on handling ELD malfunctions and data diagnostic issues. We’ll cover how to document the incident,...
The Electronic Logging Device Mandate Explained
The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate was published by the FMCSA as a way to ensure commercial truck drivers adhere to their hours of service regulations. This mandate requires all commercial drivers and trucking companies to use an electronic logging device for tracking driving time and other information related to their work. The ELD mandate helps improve safety on the roads, reduce paperwork, and streamline compliance with...
What is the True Cost of ELD Mandate Penalties on Truckers?
We are about two years into the Electronic Logging Device mandate. Now, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is cracking down on any violations by handing out ELD mandate penalties. The mandate has cracked down on making sure that all drivers have an ELD in their rig. The device allows the driver, the carrier, and the government to better track their driving hours and performance. However, with the mandate surfaced many...
Hacking ELDs and Cybersecurity in Trucks
As we continue living in the post-ELD mandate era, concerns over these devices persist. At this point, the FMCSA estimates that 3 million drivers use electronic logging devices. Failure to comply means the risk of out-of-service violations among others. Although many are still fighting the sweeping decision by the Supreme court requiring these devices, there are other concerns in need of attention. Hacking ELDs and cybersecurity in...
Trucking Trends For 2018
With the New Year only a few days away, many truckers are wondering what they can expect. Planning is vital to the industry’s continued success. Planning is also valuable in that it helps to anticipate changes and challenges. This way strategies to address and combat these changes can be developed. It’s been a year filled with ELD laws, autonomous trucks, and various other issues. It’s time to look forward to the future to...