ELD mandate
No 'Soft Enforcement' After AOBRD ELD Exemption Ends Dec. 16
Trimble Duo ELD by Trimble
Commercial vehicle inspectors will not offer a “soft enforcement” grace period for truckers who have not migrated to electronic logging devices from grandfathered automatic onboard recording devices by Dec. 17, the date that full enforcement of the federal ELD rule takes effect.
December 5, 2019A Simple Way to Help Retain Drivers
One factor that can help drivers not jump ship is to make their lives easier. Learn how the Weigh My Truck app can make weighing easier and save your drivers time. Also, discover the fleet benefits from back end data to custom prompts.
November 15, 20197 Steps to Choosing the Right ELD Provider
Download this simple, 7-step guide to learn: How to vet ELDs for accuracy & reliability Key considerations for easy implementation and onboarding for both drivers and back-office staff Essential questions to ask for picking a device that will meet your business goals
November 4, 2019Training Key for Smooth Transition From AOBRDs to ELDs
Panel moderator Daniel Horvath of ATA listens as (from left) Bill Goins of Old Dominion Freight Line, Jim Mullen of FMCSA and Lisa Gonnerman of Transport America discuss the transition to ELDs. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
SAN DIEGO — As the trucking industry completes its transition from automatic onboard recording devices to federally mandated electronic logging devices, motor carriers should not underestimate the amount of planning and training needed to ensure a smooth rollout, industry experts said at American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 6.
October 6, 2019The ELD Mandate and What It Means For You
Discover how the ELD Mandate continues to affect over three million drivers and get the tools you need to start planning for the end of the automatic onboard recording device (AOBRD) grandfather clause.
August 8, 2019Canadian Trucking Alliance Urges Provinces to Adopt ELDs
U.S.-based carriers that travel into Canada will need to have a Canadian-certified ELD. (Torrey Wiley/Flickr)
The Canadian Trucking Alliance has initiated conversations with transportation ministers in an effort to encourage adoption of electronic logging devices at the provincial level.
August 7, 2019US Fleet Survey on ELD Compliance 2019
With the help of Bobit Research Services, MiX Telematics surveyed a range of US fleet professionals on ELD compliance. The survey focused on ELD adoption within US fleets and how the data from full-featured ELD solutions are being implemented.
August 6, 2019Canada Announces Final ELD Mandate to Take Effect in 2021
Canadian Minister of Transport Marc Garneau says the mandate "will improve safety for drivers and for all Canadians." (Christinne Muschi/Bloomberg News)
The Canadian federal government has unveiled its long-awaited electronic logging device mandate, which will take effect in two years.
June 13, 2019Toronto Firm BigRoad Launches Pay-As-You-Go ELD
BigRoad launched a “pay-as-you-drive” electronic logging device solution, aimed at drivers with an irregular need for ELD compliance, the company said in a news release.
May 29, 2019FMCSA to Drivers: Don’t Overthink Personal Conveyance Time
Larry Minor (left) and Joseph DeLorenzo address the MATS audience. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Some truck drivers still are grappling with the definition of personal conveyance time. They shouldn’t be, according to a top executive for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
April 4, 2019