ELD Technology Issues: Why Choosing a Bad Quality ELD Will Harm Your Business
Do you know what happens if your ELD malfunctions? First of all, if you’re an owner/operator, it’s up to you to repair or replace the device, so now you have an unexpected cost that your budget may not appreciate. Of course, there may be other issues...
Roadside Inspection Report: What Is It? How Does an ELD Help You?
Before you can prepare for a roadside inspection, you need to know what to expect. Inspections help reduce the number of commercial vehicle accidents. Fewer accidents and greater safety on the road is a good thing. How does your ELD help you? Can TruckingOffice PRO...
Three Signs It’s Time to Choose a New ELD Provider
There it sits. That supposedly awesome electronic logging device you recently bought. Maybe you could use it as a door-stop. Or, it could serve as a paperweight on your stack of log sheets. ELDs are not created equal. So, what should you look...
Benefits of Using an Electronic Logging Device
Did you know that ELDs aren’t something new? It’s true. In fact, a lot of commercial drivers have been using them or AOBRDs for several years and believe the devices are beneficial in many ways. However, many drivers resisted adopting ELD...
Trucking Management Software: Save Time and Increase Cash Flow
Disorganization can be a terrible enemy when it comes to running a trucking business. It leads to constant wasted time and money in every area of the business. Whether it be more time spent compiling reports or having to manually record fuel or maintenance costs, this...
Making Your ELD Data Useful for Managers
The advent of new technology has introduced ELDs or electronic logging devices in the trucking industry. As a result, most truckers are now implementing these devices in a bid to harness their varied benefits. But, the primary one is that ELD connectivity helps...
Electronic Logging Devices and FMCSA Compliance
One of the most important parts of owning an ELD is understanding how to remain compliant with the FMCSA. Initially, after the “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century” bill was passed in 2012, trucking companies had until 2017 to implement an ELD. Its purpose...
Finding an Affordable ELD
According to studies, the FMCSA estimates that an ELD can cost a trucking company up to $495 a year, or over $41 per month. In the same study, it was shown that electronic logging devices could range from $165 to $832 per year. For any trucking company, these costs...
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...
Understanding the ELD Mandate
The switch from paperwork to computer work can sometimes prove to be confusing or frustrating. Some people find that paperwork is easier and more reliable. They may think that there is no reason for a switch. However, when it comes to truck driving, the switch from...
ELD Mandate: December 18th Has Come and Gone. Now What?
December 18 was the last day to comply with the FMCSA’s ELD mandate, which says that all commercial vehicles must have an electronic logging device on board to ensure hours of service compliance and on-the-road safety. Now that the big day has come and gone, what’s...What To Look For In An Electronic Logging Device
An electronic logging device, or ELD, is more than just a tool to record your hours and mileage. From here on out, it’s going to be a permanent part of your work, and as such, it should come with real, measurable value. Want to make sure your electronic logging device...
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...
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
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