Using telematics to strengthen your safety culture
Does your company have a safety strategy? For many carriers, this is one of the most important aspects of fleet management. Having drivers that adopt safe behaviors, in addition to having well-maintained vehicles, favors efficiency and optimizes operations. Fortunately, technology can help to proac [...]
Demystifying Personal Conveyance
For drivers travelling in Canada or the United States, it is important to understand how to use personal conveyance to comply with regulations. This blog demystifies this hours-of-service exception which differs in the United States and in Canada. What is personal conveyance? Personal conveyance (PC [...]
Why did carriers such as Kriska, Trimac and Groupe Robert choose ISAAC?
Do you want to automate your operations by investing in a telematics solution? Are you thinking of replacing your current system? Your choice will depend on your business needs, objectives, budget and fleet size. Since not all fleet management solutions are made equal, feedback from other carriers [...]
FMCSA: New hours of service regulations
On May 14, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued the final rule updating the hours-of-service regulations. According to Elaine Chao, U.S. Secretary of Transportation[1], these new rules give professional drivers more options when planning their days. They will be able to re [...]
How Choosing Built-for-Trucking Technology Can Help Fight Distracted Driving
Ding! A new notification on your cell phone. What are the odds that your eyes go straight to the screen, even if you’re behind the wheel? Actually, chances are high. We are used to being constantly connected. You may be tempted to answer that text message, but keep in mind that it only takes a few [...]
ELDs – Choose Well and Attract Drivers
Much has been written about ELD’s since the beginning of the ELD Rule Awareness and Transition Phase in February 2016. Discussion however, has occurred mostly from the perspective of transport industry authorities, and carrier and shipper organizations–covering the primary benefits of rigorously en [...]