Onboard Recorder Use Low, Says ATRI Report

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se of electronic on-board recording devices for hours-of-service monitoring is low in the trucking industry, according to a report released Tuesday by the American Transportation Research Institute.

Overall system costs, a lack of EOBR safety and productivity returns-on-investment and concern over what functions and standards would be needed in the event that the technology becomes mandatory have contributed to low EOBR use among trucking companies, ATRI said in a statement.

The analysis also revealed concern about data privacy and access issues, citing the limited policies and protocols available for utilizing EOBR data to monitor HOS compliance.

However, 76% of users said EOBR implementation improved driver morale, while 19% said EOBRs improved driver retention, according to the report.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s said it will publish its EOBR regulations this fall. (Click here for previous coverage.)