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Electronic Logging Devices
Innovative pricing as ELD provider competition heats up
A few deals for qualifying drivers â from BigRoad, KeepTruckin, Magellan â sure to multiply among other providers with the raft of ELD providers out there. If youâre shopping, donât be afraid to ask âŚ
October 24, 2017
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When cellular service adds monthly fees to ELDs
Most any BYOD-type ELD with dedicated tablets will come with monthly costs for a data plan. If youâre pairing a BYOD ELD with a smartphone or tablet you already have with a service plan, such cost wouldnât necessarily figure into your back-of-the-envelope investment calculation.
October 23, 2017
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Electronic Logging Devices
PrePass expands bypass capabilities, introduces ELD
The bring-your-own device ELD is available for both Android and iOS platforms on any tablet or smartphone tethered with an OBDII device plugged into the truckâs diagnostic port. The system also offers driver vehicle inspection reporting, central web-based reporting and Bluetooth wireless OBDII connection.
October 23, 2017
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ELDs at the âright priceâ: No-monthly-fee e-logs explored
In the crowded ELD market, a few companies set themselves apart with systems requiring no monthly fee. Who they are, and considerations of support, availability and utility.
October 20, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
Truckers using phone-based ELDs can change duty status away from truck, FMCSA says
FMCSA will, at least for five years, allow drivers using mobile device-based ELDs (those run on a phone or tablet) to change duty status outside of and away from their vehicle. Such changes in duty status will need to be annotated, the agency says.
October 20, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
New ELD with no monthly fee
The Switchboard company has released its free mobile application, which with a onetime $250 investment in an ECM connecting device allows truck drivers to comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrationâs electronic logging device mandate.
October 18, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
Truckers driving rentals for eight days or fewer exempt from ELDs
Under the terms of the exemption, drivers will still be subject to the hours-of-service rules and must maintain paper logs for the current and prior seven days, if required. Drivers must also keep a copy of the rental agreement in the truck to show law enforcement.
October 10, 2017
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Truckstop.com offering online database of âvettedâ ELD providers
The list of vetted providers will grow, Truckstop.com says, but currently includes Glostone Trucking Solutions (seller of GeoTab), GPS Insight, HOS-Reporter, JJ Keller, KeepTruckin and Omnitracs.
October 6, 2017
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Group of D.C. demonstrators parks up near the White House
Twenty-nine bobtail trucks staged in the wee hours on Constitution Avenue between the Washington Monument and the White House today in an attempt to garner the attention of the President on the electronic logging device mandate.
October 6, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
ELD protests Day 2: Truckers roll in, stage along rigs in front of DOT headquarters
Early Wednesday, roughly 30 trucks rolled into Washington, D.C., bobtail, and parked along Constitution Ave. and in front of Department of Transportation headquarters, where truckers protested the ELD mandate, the hours of service rule and more.
October 4, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
PeopleNet offers ISE eFleetSuite e-log
PeopleNet will offer ISE ELDs specifically to fleets with less than 50 vehicles who are looking for a compliance-only solution.
October 4, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
POLL: Are you participating in ELD-mandate protest efforts kicking off this week?
Having been promoted for a start date of Tuesday, Oct. 3, various protest actions against the mandate for truckers to use electronic logging devices are happening this week. Are you participating or not? Weigh in here.
October 2, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
GPS Insight ELD self-certified
GPS Insight, a technology provider of tailored GPS tracking and e-log products, has registered and self-certified its electronic logging device as compliant with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ELD specifications.
October 2, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
Trimbleâs FieldMaster Logs ELD self-certified
The ruggedized-tablet-type dedicated unit ELD adds hours of service and driver vehicle inspection report functionality as part of a robust Fleet Management portfolio.
September 29, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA hosting driver-focused ELD implementation event at Virginia truck stop next month
The agency will have âsubject matter expertsâ on hand both days to discuss ELDs and answer questions from drivers. A driver-focused ELD presentation will also be held both days from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
September 28, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
ELD provider measuring driver âanticipationâ performance
Blue Tree Systemsâ new âAnticipationâ feature measures the gap between acceleration and brake usage, and is intended to provide operators a window into their brake usage to reduction wear and tear on brakes and operate more efficiently and safely.
September 27, 2017
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Transfloâs ELD/telematics partnership with EFS
Under the terms of the agreement, EFS adds Transflo Telematics and its electronic logging device to its portfolio of data, payment, and compliance solutions for the transportation industry. A unique purchase method offers a digital coupon and in-store Pilot Flying J pickup.
September 26, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
No more âcatching up the logbookâ with ELDs, a paradigm shift that raises numerous issues
A panel of drivers at the August Great American Trucking Show illustrated that the seemingly simple change brings with it a raft of complications, from new administrative and operational burdens placed on drivers and carrier dispatch to the pressing need for shipper/receiver customersâ appreciation of the new dynamics.
September 20, 2017
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