Blue Ink Technology offers FMCSA-registered ELD
Blue Ink Technology (BIT) is offering a simplified, FMCSA-registered ELD that will allow drivers to be compliant with the ELD mandate without including any more features than what the driver and fleet need. “We try to make it as user-friendly an experience as possible,” said Chris Riegel, chief technology officer at Blue Ink Technology. “Research shows that
Pedigree Technologies ELD solution is now FMCSA certified
Pedigree Technologies has announced that its ELD Chrome solution is now certified with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). “The company has focused on providing a compliant solution purposefully designed for drivers and enterprise growth,” said Wade Wilson, chief executive officer of Pedigree Technologies. “While no one likes regulatory impediments, the related benefits are substantial to
VDO RoadLog certified to meet FMCSA ELD mandate compliance requirements
Continental’s VDO RoadLog ELD and VDO RoadLog ELD Plus electronic logging devices have been certified to meet compliance requirements for the FMCSA ELD Mandate and is listed on the FMCSA list of ”Registered ELDs.” VDO RoadLog ELDs are certified to meet the technical specifications set forth in the ELD rule (49 CFR 395, Subpart B).
Tips for avoiding common CSA violations
Some of the most common violations uncovered during Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) inspections occur from improper maintenance, particularly in the lighting and braking systems. Although these systems have many areas that require attention, there are some simple steps you can take to lower the likelihood of being cited for violations found during an inspection. Lighting
Preventative maintenance to avoid CSA brake violations
There’s a lot to remember when inspecting brakes; fleets need to make sure everything is operating properly, and that potentially costly CSA violations can be avoided. Fleet Equipment polled our experts from our CSA brake story on the steps they recommend taking in a brake inspection. Read the full story on common issues that lead to CSA violations,
Check your brakes: Putting a stop to brake-related CSA issues
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s CSA violations should be an unnecessary problem, especially since they can lead to costly delays, and unexpected downtime may cause fleets to lose customers not only because of delays. After citations related to lighting problems, brakes are the second most commonly penalized item—18.7% of violations handed out by the CVSA in
Cut lighting-related CSA citations
Dept. of Transportation regulations state that any and all lights on a vehicle must be in working order. Phillips Industries notes that trailer lights function properly when they are free from damage, installed correctly and receive the proper amount of power needed to operate. A clear pathway for electricity to flow to the lights on
FMCSA rules now permanently allow Bendix windshield-mounted cameras
The video camera component of the Bendix Wingman Fusion collision mitigation technology and AutoVue Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System from Bendix CVS will remain compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules, thanks to an exemption that was recently made permanent. Effective Oct. 24, the rule change allows certain devices that utilize “vehicle safety
CSA compliant: safe, secure loads
Cargo security and safety have always been a concern for fleets. We all know that a damaged or lost load negatively impacts the bottom line. Ever since the enactment of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program guidelines, securing loads to avoid CSA fines for improperly secured cargo are also
Lights, camera, action: Avoiding CSA violations with proper lighting
Onboard safety systems continue to evolve, and while new lighting, onboard cameras and other systems add safety for drivers, cargo, and highway traffic, they also can be vulnerable to damage and failure—actions that may find vehicles pulled over for CSA violations. Vehicle light compliance “CSA compliance doesn’t begin with the driver, or even the maintenance
