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Electronic Logging Devices

No more ‘catching up the logbook’ with ELDs, a paradigm shift that raises numerous issues

A panel of drivers at the August Great American Trucking Show illustrated that the seemingly simple change brings with it a raft of complications, from new administrative and operational burdens placed on drivers and carrier dispatch to the pressing need for shipper/receiver customers’ appreciation of the new dynamics.

September 20, 2017

Electronic Logging Devices

Dedicated ELD from Coretex self-certified

The Coretext ELD is “compatible with all vehicle types and has been written from the ground up by Coretex engineers,” the company says. The platform uses the company’s existing range of in-vehicle hardware for active fleet management.

September 20, 2017

Electronic Logging Devices

KeepTruckin ELD offered at discount for 1 year

Freight broker Total Quality Logistics (TQL) has partnered with smartphone logbook and electronic logging device provider KeepTruckin to offer discounts on its ELD solution for TQL-contracted carriers.

September 15, 2017

Electronic Logging Devices

Cybersecurity: Tips for greater peace of mind

Anyone plugging a device into the onboard diagnostics port, particularly an ELD that will open up a connection between the truck’s computer and the internet, would do well to follow these practices.

September 13, 2017

Business

Communication breakdown

On anti-ELD messaging: “How about instead of telling people trucks are dangerous, tell them they may not enjoy the quickness of Amazon Prime overnight service. … I can assure you, in this day and age, that is just as terrifying to modern day humans as the moon being eaten was to the cavemen.”

September 13, 2017

Voices

Open letter from Larry Klimek Trucking urging reps to delay ELD mandate

The Grand Island, Neb.-based small fleet urges Congress and the President to stand with Rep. Brian Babin’s H.R. 3283 ELD delay bill, after a similar measure was defeated when it was attempted as an amendment to an appropriations bill.

September 13, 2017

Channel 19

Finger on the ELD mandate — good marketing or well over the line?

A reefer trailer advertising an ELD product with a quite actual giant middle finger to the regulation brought a question from a longtime operator about overall driver image. Whatever you think aboout the ELD mandate, are such ads over the line or all in good fun?

September 12, 2017

Electronic Logging Devices

ELD makers’ controls for data security

Suppliers restrict their electronic logging device applications from sharing data with other applications on the device as a safeguard against potential security breaches in those applications, among other efforts.

September 12, 2017

Business

Little Johnny has a plan

What do you want to be when you grow up? Mrs. Grover’s lesson for third-grade Johnny Calvin’s get-to-know-you session provides a wisecrack answer from Calvin himself, revealing truths about the U.S. Congress’ sole oversight: the votes of the constituents.

September 8, 2017

Electronic Logging Devices

Hacking trucks: Cybersecurity and the ELD mandate

With hundreds of thousands of big rigs about to tack on internet-connected ELDs, some people see a major security threat.

September 7, 2017

Electronic Logging Devices

House rejects ELD delay provision

An amendment brought to a 2018 appropriations package to stall the electronic logging device mandate’s enforcement date for at least 10 months was defeated in a vote on the House floor late Wednesday night.

September 7, 2017

Business

Why Mike can’t have nice things (like my vote)

“I spend every Monday morning writing letters to my representatives in DC, and I spend about the same amount of time calling their offices, leaving messages and talking to staff. I realize that’s not nearly as cool as making a bold, public statement about ‘being done with writing letters’…”

September 6, 2017