The AOBRD and ELD are well-known terms in the trucking industry. The Automatic Onboard Recording Device (AOBRD) is known to have grandfathered the ELD. Back in the day, AOBRDs was a technological marvel. Of course, technologies keep evolving with time. Thus the ELD was born. Both devices track Hours of Service (HoS). They also exhibit … Read more
The functioning of many businesses has gone through significant changes due to technological advancements, and commercial vehicle operation is no exception. You should never miss the opportunity to take advantage of using GPS tracking for commercial vehicles can increase your efficiency in cost and operations. In today’s world, information is power. The GPS-based tools and … Read more
A fleet business owner-operator may find it challenging to ensure control over commercial vehicle operations to achieve fuel efficiency, resource optimization, and safety compliance. An efficient fleet management system utilizes modern tracking technology to achieve these targets. A successful fleet management system uses GPS tracking facilities to track real-time locations of fleets that help optimize … Read more
As a fleet manager, you may be concerned about the safety of your team out on the road at far destinations as you do not know how they are doing. What are the roads or weather conditions? Are your drivers following safe practices? Live streaming by dashcams provides you with a solution to these questions … Read more
As fleet owners and managers, the safety of your vehicles and drivers is vital for smooth and productive operations. Your responsibilities extend beyond your office and fleet yard premises. You must have complete visibility into where all your assets are at any given time. Achieving this manually is nearly impossible, so you need high-performing fleet … Read more
The introduction of the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) has been a paradigm shift from the traditional ways of monitoring trucking activities & has transformed the fleet business in a big way. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandates that ELDs must be registered with FMCSA, with a manufacturer certification, and must meet certain technical specifications. … Read more
The world has seen disruptions in the case of “normal” business practices over the last 15 years. The rise of software-based businesses accessible via smartphones has been a game-changer. It is not easy to drive an 18-wheeler, one of the roughest parts being the long periods spent away from home. A few years of working … Read more
A fleet tracking system is a management system that uses telematics technology to monitor and streamline various activities of the fleet’s vehicles and assets. An effective tracking solution can help you in several ways. It can help businesses save money by cutting operational costs, monitoring fuel expenditure, scheduling preventive maintenance, driver safety, and optimizing route … Read more
Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) have revolutionized the erstwhile methods of maintaining hours of service (HOS). Additionally, ELDs also track and record engine operating information, distance traveled, and how long the engine has been running. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has mandated the use of ELDs for all Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) Commercial drivers … Read more
New FMCSA Proposal on Electronic Identification System Stands to Change On-road Inspections As the transport industry has been expanding, FMCSA and DoT are experiencing a shortage of eligible and trained inspectors. FMCSA has proposed that every interstate-operating commercial vehicle be fitted with an electronic identification system to tackle the disparity. According to the Federal Register … Read more