Federal regulators and experts continue to update carriers and drivers on requisite steps moving forward prior to the mandate for electronic logging devices.
September 20, 2017Perspective
Opinion: ELDs, Market Changes Require Fleets to Review How They Pay Drivers
One trend over the past several years is “activity-based pay," which compensates drivers for required tasks other than driving, such as waiting to be loaded, loading or unloading trailers, washing trucks, or documenting their deliveries, to name a few.
September 25, 2017GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyEditorial
Editorial: King Sisyphus, Driver Manager
A parallel can be drawn between Greek mythology and the predicament trucking managers face in recruiting and retaining drivers.
September 21, 2017BusinessTechnologyEquipment
Omnitracs Acquires Assets of Shaw Tracking
Omnitracs has acquired the assets of Shaw Tracking, its longtime distribution partner in Canada, company officials announced Sept. 19.
September 19, 2017GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment
Technology, ELDs Present Opportunities for 3PLs to Grow, Voltmann Says
Embracing technology is the next natural step in the evolution of third-party logistic companies, according to Robert Voltmann, president of the Transportation Intermediaries Association.
September 19, 2017GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety
ELD Education Must Apply to All Employees, Industry Reps Say
ATLANTA — Preparation for the electronic logging device mandate requires educating people at all levels of a trucking company, according to industry leaders who have adopted the systems over the past few years.
September 19, 2017GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
McLeod Urges Fleets to Practice Visibility, Caution as ELD Mandate Looms
ATLANTA — The inspections that will accompany electronic logging device mandate enforcement will require heightened visibility and vigilance among carriers, according to Tom McLeod, chief executive officer of McLeod Software.
September 18, 2017GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
House Rejects Bid to Delay Dec. 18 ELD Mandate
A last-ditch effort in the U.S. House to delay the Dec. 18 mandate on electronic logging devices for trucks was soundly defeated Sept. 6.
September 7, 2017GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment
Proposal to Delay ELD Mandate Advances to House Floor
A closely watched provision that would halt the December mandate on electronic logging devices for trucks will reach the floor of the House as early as Sept. 6.
September 6, 2017GovernmentTechnologyEquipment
House Panel Considering ELD Delay Amendment
A small House committee meeting Sept. 5 will determine whether to advance to the chamber’s floor an amendment that would deny funding for the implementation of a December mandate on electronic logging devices.
September 5, 2017