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What should you do if your ELD is not compliant? Switch to paper logs right away, then fix the device within 8 days if it malfunctioned, or replace it with a registered ELD within 60 days if FMCSA revoked it. Miss that window and the driver goes out of service. By Quick Transport Solutions Editorial … Read more
As the ELD mandate continues to make its headlong march to full implementation on December 17, it’s important to not be fooled into thinking that the term “FMCSA Certified” means that the FMCSA has done some type of testing to ensure that the ELD complies with specific regulations surrounding their build and use. Be forewarned … Read more
When it comes to pre-trip inspections, it is now far easier for a safety auditor to see when a driver is not properly doing their job. Why? Consider that the FMCSA has now changed the process for completing a compliance review. The revamped compliance review – which has been in place for some time – … Read more
There’s been a lot of talk, both within the Trump administration and within Congress regarding infrastructure spending. Promises have been made on both sides, but where will the money come from? While the Trump administration wants to rely in private sector money to stabilize the Highway Trust Fund, this would also likely lead to more … Read more
In Part I of our series we looked at what it means to manage your data in the age of hacking. From what types of hacking you can expect to a general overview of methods and strategies, there’s a lot to cover on this topic. Today we will dig a little deeper into the different … Read more
It seems that every time we look, technology continues to reshape the trucking industry. From semi-autonomous trucks to advanced safety systems, advances in technology and automation continue to reshape our industry. Today, we’ll take a look at new ways technology is advancing how the job gets done in trucking. We’ll start with… vending machine? Parts … Read more
We are moving into an age where heavy-duty commercial motor vehicles are increasingly connected to the internet, providing advanced web-based solutions and analytics, allowing better fleet management across the trucking spectrum. With so many third-party options out there for business both big and small, it can be difficult for intrepid fleet managers to figure out … Read more
If you ask any truck driver what road problem they feel is the most annoying, yet one they constantly deal with, likely the first thing that will come to mind is a flat tire. Beyond trucking, a flat tire is the nemesis of any driver, going back to the beginning age of the motor vehicle. … Read more
The fact is, when fleets help their truck drivers stay well, through either comprehensive wellness programs or other health-related initiatives, it not only benefits the operator, but it benefits the fleet as well. A healthy lifestyle yields major dividends and especially important in jobs like truck driving, office work and other profession where the worker … Read more