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Tag: electronic onboard recorders
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
Electronic Logging Devices
E-logs, driver database, vehicle reports on FMCSAâs agenda
An rule mandating use of electronic logs is still slated to be proposed in November, the DOT said this week. It also expects to publish the drug and alcohol clearinghouse rule later this year.
July 24, 2013
Overdrive Extra
The writing on the wall
Hard truths: European trucking technology tends to lead adoption in the states. Dash-mounted video cameras, EOBRs, breathalyzers as required equipment can be expected here.
May 10, 2013
Electronic Logging Devices
Landstar moving toward electronic logs
The fleetâs new EOBR policy includes mandatory use for all new lessees with its Ranger and Inway fleets, and voluntary adoption for existing BCOs except in certain cases.
January 8, 2013
Voices
Reader: âIâd drive naked!â â More on in-cab facial video monitoring
Readers respond to the question âWould you drive if your carrier had a camera pointed at your face or the road?â Sound off yourself here.
December 6, 2012
Channel 19
Modest proposal: $65/hour, fair detention rate to protect small biz
A reader sees a need for mandatory detention pay to protect the small business trucking life from the continuing encroachment of big-business competition and government regulation in the form of tightening hours and EOBRs.
November 27, 2012
Channel 19
7 EOBR âmythsâ discussed
Fleet reps Allen Lowry of Central Refrigerated and Vincent Dinino Jr. provided a window on fleetsâ real-world perspectives relatives to areas of contention around electronic onboard recorders for hours compliance.
November 20, 2012
Channel 19
Obama, Romney show no substance on fuel prices
Take two of the Obama-Romney 2012 debate season offered no substance on the role of government in fuel prices, despite current efforts to rein in speculation: ultimately, thereâs a reason for that.
October 20, 2012
Business
Xata now XRS, new platform
The new mobile-centric XRS platform of trucking software combines Xata Turnpikeâs RouteTracker EOBR solution with reportedly robust business data management and analysis software.
August 13, 2012
Channel 19
Hours, EOBRs: Adapt or fight?
Owner-operatorsâ No. 2 named challenge, the unsettled nature of the hours of service regulations and a potential electronic logs mandate, has moved some to embrace change, others to fight for fairness.
August 3, 2012
Hours of Service
Hours and EOBRs: Operator challenge No. 2
Using a survey and our social media channels, we quizzed readers about what they saw as the No. 1 problem for owner-operators. Hereâs a closer look at challenge No. 2 of the top five, Hours and EOBRs, with partial solutions from owner-operators, fleet representatives and others.
August 3, 2012
Channel 19
Landry questions White House integrity on EOBRs
In a hearing before the Small Business Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this week whose title was a markedly direct question â âIs FMCSAâs CSA program driving small businesses off the road?â â Republican Rep. Jeff Landry of Louisiana took the opportunity during questioning of FMCSA Deputy Administrator Bill Bronrott to question [âŚ]
July 13, 2012
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