FMCSA Announces More Flexibility in Personal Conveyance Guidance
An update that will have a significant impact for drivers operating in the United States has just been announced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Under the new guidance, a driver can now operate a commercial motor vehicle for personal conveyance, even when it is laden, [...]
Run On Less Report – Is 10 mpg achievable?
Fuel accounts for approximately 25% of carrier operating costs. It is the second-highest expense after driver compensation and benefits. Given the general price volatility and high cost of fuel, investing in technology to reduce fuel consumption is a worthwhile endeavor. Run on Less report During [...]
ELD Mandate: New Instructions for AOBRD Users
Since the ELD Mandate came into effect last December, the FMCSA has adapted and amended some of its instructions to accommodate certain specific cases. With these changes, it may be difficult to stay current and fully understand the impact on carriers. To recap, here are a few important points re [...]
3 Reasons Why Technology Helps Driver Retention
Drivers play a crucial role in today’s consumer society, traveling the roads to ensure products and services are delivered safely and on time. Knowing that 70% of goods consumed are transported by truck and that demand is constantly on the rise, it is entirely understandable that drivers are at t [...]
ELD Mandate: Law Strictly Enforced Starting April 1st
Since the ELD Mandate came into effect on December 18th of last year, other than a few exceptions, heavy-duty vehicle drivers traveling in the United States must use Electronic Logging Devices, or ELDs. The law aims to ensure truck driver compliance with federal regulations on hours of service. T [...]
How Automation Simplifies Compliance Management
What do you do to make sure that your drivers’ log book matches their trip sheet? Have you ever detected inconsistencies between these two documents that could cause problems during an audit? To reduce the risk of errors, a simple and effective solution can be implemented: automation. Not only do [...]