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Electronic Logging Devices
Smartphone, tablet logging apps no longer require printing or manual signatures, FMCSA says
Digital logs produced by smartphone, tablet or computer apps no longer have to be printed and signed manually by drivers, according to new guidance on digital logs issued by FMCSA.
July 10, 2014
Electronic Logging Devices
In formal comments, OOIDA says e-log mandate not worth the cost, other trade groups supportive of rule
Trucking trade groups held their formal public comments on the proposed federal electronic logging device mandate until the waning hours, and each of the major ones fell as expected in terms of support or opposition.
June 30, 2014
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Electronic Logging Devices
Analyst: E-logs drove 2013 carrier bankruptcy spike
2013 didnât follow the typical seasonality of trucking bankruptcies. When analyst Donald Broughton researched the situations of newly bankrupt carriers, a pattern of FMCSA audit, implementation of e-logs and business failure was found.
June 27, 2014
Electronic Logging Devices
E-log proposed mandate comment period nearing end
Following the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrationâs extension of the public comment period on its proposed electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, comments close finally on June 26.
June 24, 2014
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OOIDA questions agencyâs e-log study, says it ignores small carriers
OOIDA says the study lacks relevant data to prove its point that ELDs lower crash rates and lower preventable crash rates. OOIDA also contends that, not only is the data incomplete, it may have errors.
May 20, 2014
Electronic Logging Devices
E-log mandate: Agency extends public comment period to June 26
Following a request by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, FMCSA has extended the comment period for its proposed electronic logging device mandate, pushing back the comment period 30 days to June 26.
May 15, 2014
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Agency clarifies roadside inspection rules for older e-log devices
FMCSA has issued guidance clarifying the roadside inspection regulation for trucks equipped with automatic on-board recording devices (AOBRDs).
May 14, 2014
Electronic Logging Devices
More hours flexibility could âease e-log angstâ?
Overdrive Equipment Editor Jack Roberts asked the question in the title of a blog post on the CCJ website in which he discusses the hours flexibility issue relative to the proposed electronic logging device mandate.
May 14, 2014
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FMCSA: Study shows lower crash rates with e-logs, but âskewedâ to bigger carriers
Electronic logs have a beneficial impact on truck safety, according to a study posted Monday by FMCSA. The agency does, however, say the study is âskewedâ toward large, for-hire carriers.
May 13, 2014
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60-day comment period for e-log mandate too short, CVSA says, requests 30-day extension
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has asked FMCSA to give stakeholders an extra 30 days to submit comments on the agencyâs proposed electronic logging device mandate, citing the complexity and significance of the rule as reasons.
May 13, 2014
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ELD mandate could pave way for time-based pay prevalence
At least, watchers say, carriers may have better tools to support negotiation of hourly detention-pay schemes with shippers and receivers â others, however, see potential downsides in the future, such as FMCSA further limiting hoursâŚ
April 25, 2014
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Drivers stand to benefit from ELDs?
Jack Roberts, writing in CCJ, highlights âgrowing evidence that ELDs wonât be all bad for driversâ and the core of ELD opposition as of a piece with reaction to the growing âsurveillance stateââŚ
April 23, 2014
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ELD mandate: Independentsâ final straw?
An Overdrive survey shows between 50 and 70 percent of respondents threatening to exit the industry over the electronic-log mandate â the highest percentages are among independents/small fleets.
April 17, 2014
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KeepTruckin plans to offer free ELD to its pre-mandate e-logbook users
That is, should the mandate take effect. With FMCSA hoping for a 2016 compliance date, KeepTruckin says itâs developing the hardware to satisfy the ELD mandate now.
April 16, 2014
Electronic Logging Devices
POLL: Would an hours of service revamp change your view of e-logs?
Is widespread opposition to the ELD mandate proposed recently by FMCSA really an hours of service issue? Would an hours revamp make ELDs more palatable? Tell us in this pollâŚ
April 3, 2014
Electronic Logging Devices
Agency publishes logging device rule, taking public comment for 60 days
FMCSAâs electronic logging device mandate proposal has been published in the Federal Register, and the agency will accept public comment on the proposed rule until May 27.
March 28, 2014
Electronic Logging Devices
New rule includes 8 ways to help prevent e-log harassment
FMCSA outlines eight proposed provisions to attempt to prevent driver harassment with ELDs. Congress and the courts directed FMCSA to include safeguards against driver harassment in the rule.
March 14, 2014
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Logging device mandate could come in 2016, outlines hardware specâs, harassment provisions
The rule addresses driver harassment protections, hardware specifications and hours of service-related supporting documents.
March 13, 2014
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