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Electronic Logging Devices
An extra $75? BigRoad’s ELD referral program
BigRoad users (and others) can earn a $75 reward for each friend they refer to BigRoad who purchases a DashLink ELD. The friend will also earn a $25 welcome reward for becoming a new BigRoad customer.
August 15, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
American Road and Transportation Builders support ELD exemption, stress 14-hour-rule issues as well
ARTBA’s support for the Pipe Line Contractors’ request for an ELD exemption re-stressed the largely short-haul construction operators’ long support for an exemption from the hours rules entirely for transportation construction companies.
August 15, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
PeopleNet registers ELD with FMCSA
Company Product Vice President Eric Witty, speaking at the company’s user conference emphasized PeopleNet’s status as a “pioneer” in e-logs. He also didn’t completely rule out the potential success of the ELD Extension Act of 2017 — though he believes that potential is very small.
August 14, 2017
Overdrive Radio
The mechanical prowess — and ELD trials and tribulations — of Randy Carlson
Owner-operator Carlson’s approach to the business follows an early career as a mechanic, learning from his father, who also trucked, then in trade school and on the job at an International dealer — a solid basis on which to build an owner-operator business. Is it less common than it used to be?
August 10, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
What a difference a day makes: Where rates could spike
Where to look for the most likely ELD effect on rates? High-volume lanes between 500 and 750 miles, which analysts call the “dangerous lanes.” It’s those where load/unload hiccups or in-transit delays easily can extend a one-day haul into a second day.
August 10, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
ELDs’ capacity squeeze assumption no. 2: Flight from the industry
Will owner-operators and other drivers leave the industry in large enough numbers to produce a significant capacity shortage in the spot market, driving up rates? Some believe so — long as stated intentions become reality — while skepticism is prominent as well.
August 8, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
POLL: What’s your level of concern over hacking/security risks and ELDs?
This poll probes the extent of worry over the outside potential for a truck’s computer-system infiltration through an ECM plug-in device, like an ELD. Reports and device makers suggest risk is minimal without physical infiltration, though malicious programmers abound …
August 8, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
ELDs’ capacity squeeze assumption no. 1: Fewer miles
Examining the assumptions behind the varying predictions of the post-ELD mandate demand situation. If some predictions come to pass, there’s reason to believe rates may rise enough to be a notable reward from an unwelcome imposition.
August 7, 2017
Channel 19
The cost of pre-2000 ELD regulatory indecision: One winner, and potential losers, among owner-ops
In the Trump era, when governing by Tweet is something of a norm, “regulating by FAQ” might stand to gain in prominence — with scarcely five months remaining prior to the December ELD deadline, recent significant change to the pre-2000 exemption well-illustrates the issues for this owner-operator.
August 1, 2017
Business
Senate DOT bill, unlike House, skips changes to ELD mandate, driver breaks
The Senate’s 2018 fiscal year DOT appropriations does not include any changes to the coming electronic logging device mandate, nor does it include the so-called Denham Amendment, which intends to block states from enacting rest break laws for truck drivers. The House version of the bill does include such reforms.
July 28, 2017
Overdrive Extra
ELD delay faces big hurdles, even with added co-sponsors
Despite a bill being introduced this month to delay the ELD mandate, Congress appears reluctant to tackle the issue. ATA is also adamant there’s little support for the measure among lawmakers.
July 27, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
Weak links can hamper app-based ELDs
Many ELD systems based on smartphone or tablet apps fall in the category of “bring your own device.” Because most rely on cellular and Bluetooth connections, BYOD systems can be more prone to connectivity problems.
July 21, 2017
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