Tag: ELDs: Page 21

Business

Faster e-log implementation, hair drug tests, speed limiters highlight Trucking Alliance’s 2015 action items

The Trucking Alliance said it plans to push for quicker implementation of an electronic logging device mandate, an increase to the minimum amount of liability insurance that trucking companies must hold and a speed limiter mandate, among other items.

February 25, 2015

Electronic Logging Devices

Two more e-log makers update software to reflect restart rollback

The VDO RoadLog ELD and the iGlobal ELOG are the latest to receive updates to account for December’s suspension of certain hours-of-service provisions.

January 27, 2015

Electronic Logging Devices

BigRoad e-log with ECM connection officially available

The BigRoad software developer will announce Jan. 15 the availability of its DashLink engine-connected electronic logging device.

January 14, 2015

Business

Regulatory update: DOT’s latest projections for mandating electronic logging devices, speed limiters

The DOT could require the use of electronic logging devices by Fall 2017. A proposed speed limiter rule is expected in the coming months. Here’s a look at the rest of FMCSA’s regulatory timeline.

November 17, 2014

Overdrive Radio

Audio mailbag: CARB’s hardship exemption, e-logs and harassment

No. 2 in the mailbag series of podcasts airing views sees voices responding to recent news around the California Air Resources Board and FMCSA’s report on e-logs and harassment.

November 17, 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

Channel 19

BigRoad follows through on e-log with engine connection

The NASTC show was among its first public debuts, as BigRoad emphasized the company’s been focusing on keeping up with demand from the fleets and operators among current app users, with around 800 units shipped so far.

November 10, 2014

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

Business

Coercion rule comments: Hours still the problem, ‘coercion’ needs definition

Common themes of regulatory criticism popped up often in the public comments offered on DOT’s proposed driver coercion prohibition rule, like the new pressures and restrictions caused by the agency’s 2013 hours-of-service rule and holding shippers, receivers and brokers accountable.

August 26, 2014

Channel 19

Telematics boost, demand driving interoperable standard

Will the “Connected Vehicle” future have any benefit to independents? Exploring some of the possibilities here with Hirschbach Motor Lines’ Jim Coffren’s take from the fleet side.

August 22, 2014

Channel 19

Analysis of what’s happening with ELDs / bankruptcies

Analyst Donald Broughton on what’s happening behind a trend that is running against the usual for trucking bankruptcies: FMCSA’s pressure on company over hours of service noncompliance.

August 21, 2014

Channel 19

Part 2 of Mark White’s story

Mark White continues his story of how Old Time Express got out from their Conditional rating, truly earning the reinstatement to Satisfactory, he says.

July 8, 2014