California is the latest state to codify the FMCSA’s ELD mandate for interstate truckers. Since the state only adopted the Federal rules including the Electronic Logging Device mandate in August, inspectors had been checking driver logs and Hours of Service compliance the old-fashioned way. Those days are over. California’s ELD
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With the introduction of new technology such as electronic logging devices and dash cams, the trucking industry is evolving. There is a lot more focus on safety and minimizing the number of road accidents nowadays, and dash cams may play a crucial role in achieving that goal. If you are
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As I left off in my last blog post, I promised to approach the two alternatives to ownership: you can inherit your equipment and authority, or you can go out and buy it. Many of the companies you see on the road today were inherited from a trucker who started
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Accompanying my husband Will on our first trip in his 18-wheeler with no time to plan or properly meal prep opened my eyes to the poor food choices available on the road. Even though it was a short trip, I realized healthy options were limited, including restaurants. Drivers in general,
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According to a 2018 report published by Fleet Financials, fuel expenses are the primary reason for trucking companies’ higher Total Cost of Ownership index. While depreciation and maintenance costs added 1.4 percent and 2.5 percent respectively, fuel expenditures contributed a total of 12 percent. As fuel prices continue to rise,
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A small fleet doesn’t necessarily mean easier operations. People who manage smaller fleets may have to face unique challenges in the form of limited human and financial resources. Providing customers with the best service you can, managing a limited budget, and staying competitive in the industry can be overwhelming. Here
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The KeepTruckin Electronic Logbook App is the most popular e-log app on Google Play Store and Apple iTunes. When we looked into our database, we found that 26,570 drivers use the KeepTruckin App even though their fleets use another ELD solution. When they find out, their fleet managers often contact
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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently released the results of the 2018 International Roadcheck. During the three-day event, 67,502 inspections were conducted throughout Canada and the United States of America. A total of 60,321 inspections were conducted in the U.S., whereas 7,181 were done in Canada. Every year, CVSA-certified
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Spoiler alert: Yes. They do. Even though many argue that they are unreliable and unfair (more on that later), we are stuck with this system until improvements are made. As we wait for those changes, we believe it’s important to understand the significance of CSA scores, so that you can
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In 1993, I began my trucking career as a very green over-the-road flatbedder, lease purchase driver. I had no idea what I was jumping into, even though I had an uncle and grandfather who were both truckers for many years. This made me a third generation trucker. A few regrets
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