Cellular service providers are shutting down their 3G networks this year, a shift that could impact legacy wireless systems that some fleets are still using, experts said.
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3G Sunset Taking Some Devices Offline
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An officer conducts an ELD inspection during a Road Check event. Drivers are urged ask their ELD provider about its plan for upgrading or replacing a device to one that will be supported after the 3G sunset. (TT File Photo)
FMCSA: Sunset of 3G Networks Could Impact ELD Tech Specifications
An officer conducts an ELD inspection during a Road Check event. Drivers are urged ask their ELD provider about its plan for upgrading or replacing a device to one that will be supported after the 3G sunset. (TT File Photo)Federal trucking regulators are warning truckers that mobile carriers are shutting down their 3G networks as early as next year to make room for more advanced network services, including 5G.
November 3, 2021 Government, Technology 
Johns Creek, Ga.-based Saia expects to have 176 terminals open by the end of this year, up from 169 at the end of 2020. (Saia LTL Freight via Facebook)
Saia Posts Record Revenue in Q3
Johns Creek, Ga.-based Saia expects to have 176 terminals open by the end of this year, up from 169 at the end of 2020. (Saia LTL Freight via Facebook)Strong freight demand helped less-than-truckload carrier Saia Inc. report record third-quarter revenue, profits and operating ratio.
November 3, 2021 Business, Technology, Equipment 
Fleet owners operating on 3G networks need to replace or upgrade their devices or run the risk of falling behind once those networks sunset. (Getty Images)
3G Cellular Network Sunsetting Raises Concerns in Trucking
Fleet owners operating on 3G networks need to replace or upgrade their devices or run the risk of falling behind once those networks sunset. (Getty Images)While the timing is expected to vary, many wireless cellular providers plan to phase out or “sunset” their remaining 2G and existing 3G networks early next year, according to the Federal Communications Commission.
September 7, 2021 Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety 
A driver uses an ELD app on his tablet to monitor hours of service. (J.J. Keller & Associates)
As Canadian ELD 'Progressive Enforcement Period' Nears, Expert Urges Training
A driver uses an ELD app on his tablet to monitor hours of service. (J.J. Keller & Associates)Although no devices have been approved for drivers, Canada’s electronic logging device mandate is less than a month away and fleets should prepare accordingly.
May 14, 2021 Government, Business, Technology, Safety 
An ELD inspector. Since the ELD rule’s initial December 2017 compliance date, roadside driver inspections with hours-of-service violations have dropped by more than 50%. (FMCSA)
ELDs Have Improved HOS Compliance in First Year Since Full Implementation
An ELD inspector. Since the ELD rule’s initial December 2017 compliance date, roadside driver inspections with hours-of-service violations have dropped by more than 50%. (FMCSA)The federal electronic logging device mandate has leveled the playing field among motor carriers and reduced driver hours-of-service violations, but it may still be too early to determine how ELDs have affected safety on the nation’s roadways, industry experts said.
January 11, 2021 Government, Business, Technology, Safety 
Software providers worked to ensure a smooth transition into the revised FMCSA hours-of-service rules by providing updates. (MiX Telematics)
ELD Vendors Update Software to Match Modified HOS Rules
Software providers worked to ensure a smooth transition into the revised FMCSA hours-of-service rules by providing updates. (MiX Telematics)Before the federal government’s revised hours-of-service rules went into effect Sept. 29, suppliers of electronic logging devices were busy updating their software.
November 3, 2020 Government, Business, Technology 
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Rhode Island Trucking Company Owner Admits to Falsifying ELD Records
Grafissimo/Getty ImagesThe owner of a Rhode Island-based trucking company has admitted to falsifying service records for approximately 20 drivers.
October 30, 2020 Business, Technology, Safety 
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Fleets Face Increasing Cybersecurity Threats, Experts Say
dusanpetkovic/Getty ImagesTrucking companies that are becoming more technological are at risk of increased vulnerability, but there are steps they can take to mitigate such threats.
September 2, 2020 Government, Business, Technology, Safety 
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FBI Warns Truckers That Hackers Could Target ELD Data
Nes/Getty ImagesThe FBI issued a cautionary notice warning truckers that cyber criminals could target electronic logging device vulnerabilities as a means of seizing business information, but industry experts note that hackers have as yet not found a way to crack into ELD data.
July 30, 2020