ELDs, or Electronic Logging Devices, are meant to track truck drivers’ hours of service (HOS) to ensure compliance with regulations set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. As of December 16, 2019, all carriers and drivers who apply to the ELD rule must use ELDs. The ELD mandate has been a subject of contention among those within the trucking industry. Carrier companies, law-makers, and truck drivers alike have their own opinions of the mandate. The new rule also impacts the various customers and consumers who rely on the trucking industry. (more…)
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Impact of the ELD Mandate in the Trucking Industry
Friday, April 24th, 2020What’s Impacting The Trucking Industry in 2020?
Friday, December 27th, 2019The new year is quickly approaching, as are new trends in the trucking industry. Many aspects directly influence the performance of the sector as a whole. To understand what to expect from the trucking industry in 2020, here are some trends and topics that will influence trucking companies’ successes or pitfalls in the coming year. (more…)
Trucking Services Using Technology for Safety and Savings
Wednesday, August 21st, 2019While some trucking technology isn’t new and immensely groundbreaking, these innovations are helping trucking companies maintain safety and savings. Trucking services have added certain trucking tech for multiple good reasons. Some additions in the past few months or years have been for trucking service regulatory reasons. Others just make sense to keep the trucker, truck, and cargo safe.
Today we compiled a list of pretty standard trucking technology you would find in most fleets today. These add-ons help trucking companies improve their overall logistics. Trucking services can be made more accurate, faster, and safer in the process. Further, adding these technology to your fleet can keep your trucking service competitive.
2017 Trucking Industry Trends
Thursday, December 22nd, 2016Times change, and the new year is nearly upon us. Did you know that there are over 3.5 million truckers employed in the U.S.? Transportations trends are set to have a big impact on workers in 2017. Here are a few things you should look forward to in the new year. (more…)