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A. Experts say that fleets will likely see a drop in productivity when transitioning from paper logs to ELDs. Some fleets that have already transitioned have reported the loss is most noticeable immediately after installation. This can be chalked up to the expected learning curve when adapting to a new technology, along with the change from paper logs to the 100% accurate reporting ELDs provide. To learn more about the benefits of ELDs, click here.
The best way for fleets to ensure the transition goes smoothly is to start making the investment in ELDs now rather than waiting for the December deadline. Equip part of your fleet with ELDs and begin training drivers on proper use. You may want to continue to use paper logs alongside the ELDs to measure the true impact ELDs have on your operation.
Another way to mitigate any productivity loss from ELDs is in your scheduling and routing. Now is the time to take a look at whether you are scheduling loads in the most efficient manner. There are software products on the market that can help you select the most efficient route but you can also sit down with shippers to discuss ways to reduce loading/unloading times and to re-evaluate shipping schedules and delivery times.
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A. Drivers are not the only ones who will have to adjust to ELDs. Law enforcement officials will need to be trained as well. Given the variety of automated onboard recording devices...
A. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) offers clear directions on what needs to be done in case an electronic logging device (ELD) malfunctions. First, the driver must note the fact that the ELD malfunctioned...
A. Technically you do not need to switch your automatic onboard recording device (AOBRD) to an electronic logging device (ELD) until December 16, 2019. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), trucks equipped with AOBRDs that meet the requirements of CFR 395.15 have two additional years to meet the ELD rule.
A. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) provides specific details on editing and annotating electronic logging device (ELD) records. The FMCSA defines an edit as a change to the ELD record that does not overwrite the original record...
A. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has included provisions protecting drivers using electronic logging devices (ELDs) from being harassed into violating Hours of Service (HOS) regulations...
A. Like any other device, it is expected that electronic logging devices (ELDs) will likely malfunction on occasion. There are a number of reasons why. Following is an overview of the more common reasons an ELD may malfunction...
A. ELD = Electronic Logging Device An electronic logging device (ELD) is a device that attaches to a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to synchronize with the engine and record Hours of Service (HOS)...
A. Essentially all CMV carriers that operate across state lines will be impacted. Any driver who maintains 8 or more days worth of duty status logs, out of 30 days, will require an ELD...
A. Motor carriers using paper logs are required to have ELDs installed and in use by December 2017. Fleets using AOBRD devices must be using certified, registered ELDs by December 2019.
A. Installation varies by make, model, and year. The 1991 would require a 3 wire install as it utilizes a mechanical engine. A 3 wire install is an installation where we...
A. In short, 1999 and older vehicles will continue to be able...
A. There are questions surrounding what data electronic logging devices (ELDs) will automatically record while a vehicle is being driven. Under the ELD mandate, an ELD will be required to record the following information...
A. There are four driver duty status categories: driving, on-duty, sleeper berth, and off-duty. Driving time is defined as the time the driver actually spends behind the wheel of a truck in operation. Driving time is recorded automatically by the ELD and cannot be...
A. As part of its Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has established rules covering retention of record of duty status (RODS) data...
A. By monitoring a driver’s behavior in near real-time fleet managers can identify
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