Gorilla Safety announces ELD solution
Gorilla Safety, a fleet and safety management software provider, has announced a white label, fully automated electronic logging device (ELD). Gorilla Safety’s certified ELD solution was developed to directly address and meet the rules set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s ELD mandate, which takes effect in December 2017. Gorilla Safety’s ELD affords users
Choosing the right ELD provider: A checklist
With the ELD mandate coming up, many fleets and owner/operators have questions about what this means for their fleet, and what the best route to compliance is. For this reason, Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket has provided the following seven-point checklist for fleets in advance of the mandate. 1. Does your supplier have ELD experience? In
Easing ELD concerns
While the implementation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s electronic logging device (ELD) rules will usher in significant changes for our industry, there are many potential benefits. Despite the startup costs and learning curves, fleets may be poised to see significant improvements. “As fleets adopt various solutions, one of the biggest areas of concern
Remote diagnostics, ELDs and the constant evolution of truck telematics
Truck technology continues to evolve, progressing exponentially every day. As more and more data becomes available, fleets are getting better at reading it and using that data to reduce everything from repairs to accidents. And this is only the beginning. One important advancement that is just starting to make its mark is the recent Federal
Zonar recommends three steps to ELD mandate compliance
Zonar Systems has announced a roadway to compliance with the final rules of Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This new mandate, drafted with the help of Zonar executives and requires the adoption and use of ELDs by all drivers to complete paper records of duty status within
The progression of the ELD mandate
Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) are about to be officially mandated for industry wide use. The final rule is expected by the end of October, once it is reviewed by the White House. The mandate will make ELDs a requirement for drivers, as opposed to the current system of paper logs to track hours of service
Logging in: The ins and outs of the ELD mandate
The long-awaited final rule on Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) is expected to be published by the end of October. The rule has been undergoing review by the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) since late July. Approval from the OMB is the last step before a final ELD rule can be published. We
VDO RoadLog ELD software updated to restart rule revision
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket will release a free VDO RoadLog ELD software update to address the FMCSA’s decision to temporarily suspend the 34-hour restart rule revision instituted in July 2013. The update will be available Monday, Jan. 26, 2015. The software updates are free and automatically available online to registered VDO RoadLog owners. On Dec. 16,
Preparing for ELDs
As your are probably well aware, this past March, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the proposal to require interstate commercial truck and bus companies to use electronic logging devices (ELDs). The comment period for the proposal ended in June—the final rule will likely be published the end of 2016 with drivers and
Mandated EOBRs/ELDs
Electronic onboard recorders (EOBRs) and electronic logging devices (ELDs) offer greater efficiency beyond hours of service compliance.