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The Clock is Ticking on Canadian ELD Compliance
American carriers that operate into Canada are running out of time to procure an electronic logging device that complies with Canadian regulations.
American carriers that operate into Canada are running out of time to procure an electronic logging device that complies with Canadian regulations.
Even though electronic logging devices have been mandatory for most fleets since last December, some companies find they may run into some trouble during an FMCSA compliance investigation.
With revised federal hours of service scheduled to take effect Sept. 29, ELD providers have also been planning how best to assist fleets with the changes.
Research found a selection of electronic logging devices “did little to nothing to follow cybersecurity best practices and were vulnerable to compromise.”
As the sunset of the 3G network approaches, fleets will need to plan ahead to meet the transition. As with the implementation of ELDs, fleets that stay ahead of the curve will have a better opportunity to remain connected and productive.
A stand-alone electronic logging device that was the only one designed to print paper versions of e-logs has been discontinued.
FMCSA's answers to frequently asked questions about the emergency exemption for trucks carrying relief supplies for the COVID-19 epidemic.
The Garmin fleet 790 commercial navigation device can now serve as a live-streaming video telematics solution for fleets with the addition of FleetCam.
Orbcomm said its new innovations meet increasing demands for ELD compliance, improving driver safety, and maximizing cargo visibility.
The electronic logging device mandate that went into full effect last December had a number of exemptions, and one of them was for older engines that might not have the level of electronics needed.
The company that was the first to put a computer in the cab of a truck is now working to move beyond being a hardware provider, said Omnitracs CEO Ray Greer, kicking off the company’s annual user conference – the need for which was highlighted by an outage last year.
Teletrac Navman's new Drive App, available to Android users on the Google Play store, is a bring-your-own-device solution that lets fleets use their supported Android tablets.
GeoSpace Labs' new Official Florida Intrastate FMCSA Registered Electronic Logging Device helps drivers and companies comply with Florida-specific regulations.
Orbcomm's new in-cab fleet management solution combines mobile technology from Samsung with the company’s electronic logging device and reporting and analytics from its FleetManager platform.
As of Dec. 17, most motor carriers are required by federal law to use electronic logging devices, or ELDs, to track truck driver hours of service. Whether you’ve waited until the last minute to flip the switch or you’re already running ELDs, here are some things you need to keep in mind to avoid citations, bad CSA scores, or unsatisfactory safety ratings.
