There is a possibility that four areas of Hours of service (HOS) might be revised as per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). FMCSA is seeking public comment which is open till 24th September. The 4 areas which are likely to be revised are as follows- For short haul drivers...
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Proper Switching of drivers in ELD
By klomanAiks
/ August 21, 2018
It is possible for a trucking company to have more than one driver assigned to a single unit. When a vehicle is operated by team (2 drivers) and both drivers access their respective accounts by taking turns it is called ‘switching’. The drivers must use their own accounts for...
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Importance of ELD training
By klomanAiks
/ August 16, 2018
As per an article by Ontario trucking association, there are more than 360 types of ELD’s and it is not possible for officers to know how to operate all of them. It becomes crucial for drivers to understand how ELD works and if need be they can guide the officers...
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What do you do with Unassigned driving time in ELD’s?
By klomanAiks
/ August 14, 2018
Since the regulation of using ELD has been mandated by FMCSA in December 2017, it is crucial for companies to record all movement of their trucks recorded along with the driver(s) who is driving the vehicle. However, when a truck is being driven without having a driver successfully logged in...
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Choosing the right tracking system for your fleet (tractors)
By klomanAiks
/ August 10, 2018
Tracking is an essential component for the trucking industry and it keeps the companies updated with real time movements of their tractors. It is also beneficial in case of any emergency or if the driver seeks assistance in any way. With so many solutions in the market being available, we...
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Implications of falsifying Electronic log books
By klomanAiks
/ August 7, 2018
FMCSA has the authority to declare any driver or company to be an imminent hazard if there are violations found in regards to the safety statutes and regulations. There has been such an instance recently, where FMCSA has asked company to cease all it operations (link below). It is for...
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Capacity crisis for Trucking industry
By klomanAiks
/ August 2, 2018
A huge shortage has been reported in regards to truck drivers. As drivers are gone away from their homes for long periods of time, it is not a lifestyle for all. The largest shortage was reported in 2017 as per Fortune.com (article link below). This is not good for supply...
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What is the difference between Day and Shift for truck drivers?
By klomanAiks
/ July 31, 2018
When it comes to driver’s logging their hours on the ELD, they need to keep in mind the difference between shift and Day. When we are talking about day, it means from midnight to midnight. A shift starts when driver starts his work. The shift can be started at any...
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Basic HOS rules by FMCSA for drivers
By klomanAiks
/ July 27, 2018
Hours of service rules is something that drivers have to be very careful about while driving. These determine how much the drivers can drive, rest and the duration for which they can be on ON-Duty state. Here are some pointers that driver’s have to keep in mind to avoid any...
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ELD Malfunction? Here’s what you need to know
By klomanAiks
/ July 23, 2018
Truck drivers are required to have certain documents with them apart from the paper log books that they can use in the event of ELD malfunctions. As per FMCSA, drivers must use paper logs when their ELD malfunctions. Drivers must also notify in written to the motor carrier company about...
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Proper Use of Personal Conveyance For Drivers
By klomanAiks
/ July 18, 2018
On May 2018, new guidelines for using ‘Personal Conveyance’ or personal use have been released by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). ELD’S may be set up to allow drivers to put themselves in a special driving category called ‘personal use’.When driver selects this option, ELD will record the time...
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