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Hours of Service
Two e-log makers update software to reflect 34-hour restart changes
Two e-log software providers, KeepTruckinâ and Big Road, have already announced software updates to accommodate the rollback of the 2013 provisions.
December 22, 2014
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA survey results: Carrier harassment minimal with e-logs, drivers report slightly higher harassment rate
Truck operators who use electronic logging devices instead of paper logs are more likely to experience harassment from their carriers in the form of interrupted off-duty time, according to a Nov. 13-released report.
November 13, 2014
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Electronic Logging Devices
Logging device mandate: FMCSA to build registry of approved devices
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has started the process of registering FMCSA-approved electronic logging devices in preparation for the upcoming ELD mandate, which likely will begin sometime in 2017.
October 30, 2014
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Computer-assisted logs: To print or not to print
If youâre using a mobile-device logging app or a laptop-based program for hours of service, donât leave those printers at home just yet.
July 11, 2014
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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