ELD Violations: How to Avoid Them
In the world of trucking, it’s not difficult to violate rules at some point, especially with the long list of new violations that appeared along with the ELD mandate. Anxiety about their ability to avoid ELD violations has many truckers on edge. In...
What to Look For When Deciding on an ELD Provider
If you’re like most truckers, ELD is one of the trucking industry’s 3-letter words that makes you want to utter a string of 4-letter words. Especially now that you’re sorting through the hundreds of electronic logging devices on the market. How do you choose the...
The Latest ELD News: What You Need to Know
Just when you thought you finally had all the ELD standards figured out, they make more changes. But, you’ll be happy to know that the most recent FMCSA update is to help CMV drivers have more flexibility regarding their HOS. The new rules will also improve...
What is the ELD Rule?
As a commercial motor carrier driver or owner-operator you’ll be asking many questions. So, to help you sort through the maze of information, we’ll talk about your biggest question, what is the ELD rule? The ELD mandate is a federal government regulation...
Trouble Tracking Your HOS? How Our ELD Makes It Easy
Keeping track of your hours of service while on the road is an essential part of being a truck driver. It’s imperative that all drivers log their HOS efficiently so that the trucking company has all this information on record. These details may be needed in the future...
Easy ELD Compliance: How to Get Started
The trucking industry has changed immensely over the years. It will likely continue to do so as technology advances. Years ago, everything was done manually from logging man-hours to tracking expenses. Fortunately, technology has made much of this easier to track and...
We Have the Best ELD For Truck Drivers: Here’s Why
All trucking companies must now use electronic logging devices (ELDs) in their vehicles. We want to make sure the system you are using is the best for truck drivers. Not all logging devices compare equally to each other. There are many different kinds of ELDs...
Understanding ELD Standards
The US Congress, in 2012, introduced a bill known as the “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century.” This bill is also well-known as MAP-21. This bill listed out highway funding measures. It also included a provision that made it mandatory for the FMCSA to create...
What Should You Expect from Your ELD?
All truckers know that the job requires a ton of paperwork. Everything needs to be logged – mileage, fuel, deliveries, and more. It is easy to forget or miscalculate something every once in a while, especially if you are tired or just going through the...
Choosing an ELD System for Your Trucking Company
With so many electronic logging device companies out there, it can be difficult to decide which ELD system fits your company the best. Specific features can make using your ELD easy for you or your truck drivers. One such feature is an editable ELD logbook. Perhaps...
2019 ELD Standards: How Things Might Change in 2020
In 2017, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) kicked-off the new ELD mandate. The mandate stipulates that by December 16, 2019, all commercial motor carriers must have an electronic logging device. The device tracks hours of service. Furthermore, it...
The Best ELD Devices on the Market Right Now
Background According to the Federal Highway Administration, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act — also known as MAP-21 — was signed on July 6th, 2012. This mandated that ELDs must be in all commercial motor vehicles involved with...
5 Tips on Avoiding ELD Errors
There’s no denying that having an ELD solution in place can help you reach high levels of safety, savings, and efficiency in your trucking business. Unfortunately, the implementation and adoption of ELD devices can be a challenge. Even if everything is rolled out...
ELD Mandate: What is It?
You’ve probably heard about the ELD mandate by now. It has been shaking up the freight industry for a while, and you’re wondering whether this is just a buzzed-about word, or it’s actually here to stay. If that’s you, this article takes you through everything you need...
Benefits of Electronic Logbooks for Truck Drivers
With the ELD mandate’s implementation now nearly a year old, owner-operator truck drivers have installed electronic logbooks on their trucks. And while many might be feeling bogged down, overwhelmed, or even frustrated with the requirements of the mandate, there’s...
ELD Solutions Are Easy
Many ELD solutions are complicated. You need tons of hardware, a massive instruction manual, and hours upon hours to figure out how to install it, how to use it, and how to work it into your processes day in and day out. Wasn’t the ELD mandate supposed to make things...
Choosing an ELD Checklist
The electronic logging device mandate deadline has passed. Therefore, if your truck doesn’t have an approved ELD device on board right now, you’re out of compliance. Additionally, you could face serious penalties. Want to avoid those repercussions and make sure...
ELD Value and Service Commitment by TruckingOffice
We saw this article about the ELD delay request from Indiana. It seems that the attorney general is questioning the validity of self-certification of the ELD equipment currently on the market. We know that older electronic logging devices don’t comply with the...
What Does ELD Mean and Why You Should Know
Are you asking yourself, what does ELD mean? You’re not alone. This simple term is causing a lot of waves in the trucking world. In this post, we’ll explain the basics of ELDs and why they’re important. We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised...
Self-Auditing the Driver Logbook: Why It’s Necessary and How ELD Can Help
There’s an old saying that goes something like this: “take care of your own business; otherwise someone else will take care of it for you.” This is certainly true when it comes to self-auditing the driver logbook. As a fleet manager of your trucking company, you’re...
Electronic Logbooks for Truckers Better with Trucking Software
Logbooks for truck drivers have been a source of controversy for decades. Originally meant to ensure that drivers were alert and well rested when behind the wheel, some people contend that they have just the opposite effect, encouraging truckers to falsify records...
IFTA Fuel Tax Report Requirements
Years ago, every state had its own regulations and mandates regarding IFTA fuel tax report requirements. Most have now become members of the IFTA. An acronym for the International Fuel Tax Agreement, the system works to standardize many of the varied and...Free Load Profit Calculator for Truckers
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