Tag: computer-assisted logs

Channel 19

Clarity on the difference beween an AOBRD and ‘electronic logging software’

An AOBRD, in many ways, is akin to an ELD — tethered in some way to the truck’s movement itself, so that, in motion, the record is not alterable. Most anymore accomplish that through an ECM link just like an ELD, and in some cases have much of the same functionality. ‘Electronic logging software,’ however…

July 26, 2019

Electronic Logging Devices

BigRoad Dash Link ELD self-certified, listed on FMCSA registry

In the market for smartphone-app-based computer-assisted logbooks, from which Canada-headquartered BigRoad’s ELD emerged, the company has established a foothold with owner-operators above that of most other players.

May 31, 2017

Overdrive Radio

‘You don’t need to outrun the bear’: NASTC head Dave Owen’s case to small fleets for e-logs

NASTC’s Dave Owen urges small fleets to use computer-assisted logs, “before they make you turn it into an ELD” by syncing with the engine, to do what they’re designed to do as a “spellcheck for logs”: solve the problem of form-and-manner mistakes represented in safety scores and stats.

August 30, 2016

Channel 19

Restart: Moving ahead

“Anybody restart hours today, by chance?” Readers react to — and more of what to expect from — the restart change put into effect by Congress this weekend.

December 15, 2014

Electronic Logging Devices

Computer-assisted logs: To print or not to print

If you’re using a mobile-device logging app or a laptop-based program for hours of service, don’t leave those printers at home just yet.

July 11, 2014

Business

BigRoad plans 395.15 compliant e-log, integrates with Sylectus

BigRoad COO and cofounder Terry Frey estimates end-of-summer for the e-log, while Sylectus TMS integration with the BigRoad logging app is live today.

June 25, 2014

Electronic Logging Devices

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 it’s developing the hardware to satisfy the ELD mandate now.

April 16, 2014

Business

New logging app/dispatching platform seeded by Google Ventures

The new KeepTruckin smartphone app for Android and iOS and web-based dispatching application is a computer-assisted log with much other functionality besides.

December 12, 2013

Business

BigRoad logging app on iPhone

The company’s owner-operator/fleet version, available at $15 per month, likewise added IFTA functionality with state mile reporting.

August 16, 2013

Channel 19

New BigRoad app offers hours, nav, messaging

BigRoad’s driver/owner-operator smartphone app for Android offers log capability, messaging, navigation/maps and other functionality, such as the ability to send and receive documents from within the app.

August 4, 2012