“How’s my driving?” bumper stickers are a common sight on commercial vehicles. Even so, these are not just a gimmick; they are part of a safety program designed to improve driver behavior and get unsafe drivers off the roads. Such programs allow motorists to report erratic or sloppy driver behavior. However, the purpose of the [...]
Despite several remaining questions and requests for exemptions, the ELD mandate is now in effect. However, the FMCSA is including some caveats like a grace period and an agricultural exemption to help ensure a smooth transition. FMCSA Grace Period While the ELD ruling has gone into effect on schedule, drivers will not need to fear [...]
Technology in the trucking industry is a proliferating force, focusing on improving safety and saving money. Many would be more surprised to learn a truck lacked telematics technology than to hear a company equipped its trucks with the latest telematics GPS tracking tools. Robust GPS tracking solutions provide insight into: Driver behavior and overall fleet [...]
Cargo security and safety is an expensive problem within the trucking industry. Every year, trucking companies report $15-$30 billion in stolen cargo. The trend does not show any signs of slowing down either. Adding to the security concern, there are a variety of new rules regarding the transport and safety of food. While these two [...]
Fleet owners need reliable methods to reduce risk and improve safety, but that can be hard to accomplish without the proper data. For example, fleet owners may suspect some of their drivers are habitual speeders. However, they cannot prove it without technology or until law enforcement pulls over the driver. By that point, the damage [...]
Improving fleet safety should be a carrier’s top priority, but it is not always a simple matter to address. Carriers and fleet managers cannot hope to reduce risky behaviors if they do not know which of their drivers are at risk. By investing in risk management programs, fleets can identify unsafe drivers and correct risky [...]
Fleet managers use technology to improve safety and efficiency. However, telematics offers a holistic approach. Rather than addressing individual problems as they occur, telematics provides insights into a variety of driving factors that affect overall safety. Fleet managers can then use this information to develop preventative measures and policies that improve safety. Some driving elements [...]
By December 18 of this year, truck drivers who do not qualify under existing exemptions laid out by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) must install a compliant electronic logging device (ELD). Even so, several organizations are seeking last minute exemptions. In these final weeks leading up to the mandate deadline, both the Motion [...]
With the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) electronic logging device (ELD) mandate rapidly approaching, drivers need to be sure their ELD is compliant with the ruling. Not all ELDs available on the market meet the FMCSA’s requirements so drivers need to familiarize themselves with the specifications. Further, some older ELDs have been grandfathered in [...]
Fleet owners can no longer afford to drag their feet with regard to electronic logging devices. Though a few narrow exemptions have been made for yard-move and change of duty status, the vast majority of the mandate goes into effect December 18, 2017. With less than two months remaining, drivers and fleet compliance managers need an [...]