92 results for Safety & Compliance

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ELD Compliance at 97% After April 1 Deadline

ELD Compliance after April 1 Deadline As of the April 1, 2018 ELD Mandate deadline, drivers without an electronic logging device (ELD) installed in their commercial vehicle to track hours of service (HOS) will be placed out of commission. In addition to being unable to legally drive, those caught without...

ELD Compliance after April 1 Deadline As of the April...

ELD Compliance after April 1 Deadline As of the April 1, 2018 ELD Mandate deadline, drivers without an electronic logging...

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ELD Waivers & Exemptions for Short-Term Rental Trucks

ELD Waivers & Exemptions for Short-Term Rental Trucks Trucks can break down and busy shipping periods can put strain on a driver’s or fleet’s ability to maintain delivery schedules. The simple solution is to rent a short-term truck (defined as 30 days or less) to make up the difference —...

ELD Waivers & Exemptions for Short-Term Rental Trucks Trucks can...

ELD Waivers & Exemptions for Short-Term Rental Trucks Trucks can break down and busy shipping periods can put strain on...

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New ELD Compliance Deadline for Livestock & Agricultural Haulers: March 18, 2018

Livestock & Agricultural Haulers 2018 ELD Compliance Dates 2017 was a lively year for ELD mandate news — you might even call it “The Year of the ELD.” However, various ELD requirements and compliance deadlines are still on the horizon, a fact that will continue to make 2018 and 2019...

Livestock & Agricultural Haulers 2018 ELD Compliance Dates 2017 was...

Livestock & Agricultural Haulers 2018 ELD Compliance Dates 2017 was a lively year for ELD mandate news — you might...

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ELD Violations Won’t Affect CSA Scores Until April

ELD Violations Affect CSA Scores Electronic logging devices: ready or not, here they come. The Dec. 18, 2017 deadline has come and gone for ELD compliance, but if you haven’t transitioned yet, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) says drivers given a citation for ELD violation for non-compliance with...

ELD Violations Affect CSA Scores Electronic logging devices: ready or...

ELD Violations Affect CSA Scores Electronic logging devices: ready or not, here they come. The Dec. 18, 2017 deadline has...

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ELD Mandate Basics & Why You Need My20 ELD

Reasons You Need My20 ELD  The ELD mandate is being fully enforced across the United States. Drivers without ELDs are being fined, and by December 19, 2019, all drivers with AOBRD will be required to switch to an ELD or will risk being placed out of service. The ELD mandate...

Reasons You Need My20 ELD  The ELD mandate is being...

Reasons You Need My20 ELD  The ELD mandate is being fully enforced across the United States. Drivers without ELDs are...

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ELD Implementation & the 21st Century Trucking Industry

ELD Implementation & the 21st Century Trucking Industry After years of anticipation and debate, the U.S. Federal Mandate requiring Electronic Logging Devices in the Commercial Trucking Industry is coming to a close.  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) final ELD rule requiring all carriers to implement ELD is set...

ELD Implementation & the 21st Century Trucking Industry After years...

ELD Implementation & the 21st Century Trucking Industry After years of anticipation and debate, the U.S. Federal Mandate requiring Electronic...

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The Newest DOT Bill & Evolution of Trucking Laws in U.S.

Are ELDs Involved in the Senate’s Proposed DOT Bill?   On the evening of Monday, June 10th, 2017, The U.S. House of Representatives proposed a new Department of Transportation (DOT) bill. This DOT appropriations bill, if passed into law, would do 2 things: 1) exempt livestock and insect haulers from...

Are ELDs Involved in the Senate’s Proposed DOT Bill?  ...

Are ELDs Involved in the Senate’s Proposed DOT Bill?   On the evening of Monday, June 10th, 2017, The U.S....

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4 Safety Tips for Truckers

4 Safety Tips for Truckers   Whether you are a rookie driver or a seasoned veteran, taking a few minutes to brush up on some basic safety tips is always a good idea. As a driver, your safety is far more important than any deadline, so make sure you’re reminding...

4 Safety Tips for Truckers   Whether you are a...

4 Safety Tips for Truckers   Whether you are a rookie driver or a seasoned veteran, taking a few minutes...

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Support and ELD Registry Compliance: 2 Long-Term Details to Look For In an ELD

What To Look for in an ELD  82% — that’s the percentage of owner-operators that have yet to use any form of an electronic logbook for their operation, according to Overdrive’s 2016 survey. We get it — there’s a lot to consider as everyone makes this transition. That’s why we want...

What To Look for in an ELD  82% — that’s...

What To Look for in an ELD  82% — that’s the percentage of owner-operators that have yet to use any...

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Do ELDs Improve Driver Safety?

Do ELDs Improve Driver Safety?   ELDs provide many benefits for drivers, but the FMCSA’s main reason for introducing the ELD mandate is to improve safety on the road. Every year, nearly 4,000 large truck accidents end in fatality, and driver fatigue is one of the leading causes. To help...

Do ELDs Improve Driver Safety?   ELDs provide many benefits...

Do ELDs Improve Driver Safety?   ELDs provide many benefits for drivers, but the FMCSA’s main reason for introducing the...