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Electronic Logging Devices
ELD headaches: Dealing with technical glitches and other equipment issues
Much has been made about the operational challenges of running under more rigid hours with an electronic log. Now, three months into the mandate, some truckers new to e-logs are experiencing technical malfunctions that jeopardize compliance.
March 27, 2018
Electronic Logging Devices
ELD mandate poised to begin two-year countdown
The latest U.S. Department of Transportation projection still shows a Sept. 30 release of the final rule that would require the vast majority of interstate carriers to use electronic logging devices. Tom Cuthbertson, Omnitracs vice president, believes that date is reliable, given a prior projection had moved the date farther out, only to be followed […]
August 19, 2015
Business
ELD, fleet management system maker Omnitracs buying competitor XRS for $178M
Omnitracs, a provider of fleet management systems to transportation and logistics companies, announced Sept. 2 that it has agreed to acquire XRS Corporation for $178 million.
September 2, 2014
Business
XRS update automates IFTA
Electronic-log and in-vehicle communications software developer XRS’ latest software release debuted Sunday, June 22. The new features and enhancements include the debut of XRS Trip Management, automated IFTA filing, upgrades to FLX Forms editing and overall improvements to system performance.
June 23, 2014
Electronic Logging Devices
ELD mandate: Independents’ final straw?
An Overdrive survey shows between 50 and 70 percent of respondents threatening to exit the industry over the electronic-log mandate — the highest percentages are among independents/small fleets.
April 17, 2014
Electronic Logging Devices
XRS inks Samsung partnership
XRS is working with Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), to develop an integrated mobile device and software package designed specifically for the trucking industry. The company announced the collaboration during its annual XRS User Event (XUE) in Minneapolis last week. The partnership will bring together XRS compliance and performance tools with Samsung Mobile’s mobile devices. […]
August 30, 2013
Channel 19
‘Wireless Roadside Inspection’ inches closer to reality
Mobile communications technology stands to transform the way truck inspections take place, with big implications for the CSA program and owner-operator businesses.
June 27, 2013
Business
‘e-Inspection’ technology demonstrated in Maryland
Deployed by the Drivewyze bypass service provider with technology partners, hopes for so-called electronic inspections are that they’d ultimately by accepted by FMCSA as credit on a carrier’s CSA profile.
June 18, 2013
Business
Owner-operators leading new Drivewyze sign-ups
The Drivewyze PreClear weigh-station bypassing service is operational at 218 sites in 15 states across the nation, with the I-81 corridor well-covered.
March 21, 2013
Channel 19
Owning your data: Trend toward usage-based insurance pricing
If 10n2 and other companies’ predictions come to fruition, it might not be long before it’s possible to utilize real-time operational data to negotiate rates with your insurance company.
February 26, 2013
Business
Smartphone-based bypass service integrates with Fleet Control
The Drivewyze PreClear bypass service is now offered with DecisionPoint Systems’ Fleet Control trucking management suite.
November 15, 2012
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