As of December 17th, all fleets in the U.S.A using the grandfathered automatic onboard recording devices (AOBRDs) will be required to be fully switched over to electronic logging devices (ELDs) as per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) final rule which was issued in late 2017. The two-year grandfathering was put in place with…
While long speculated that Canada’s commercial driving industry would follow in the footsteps of the electronic logbook (ELD) mandate which came into force in December of 2017 in the United States, Canadian company owners and drivers now know the date in which they’ll be required to comply with a similar law – June 12, 2021.…
Full enforcement of the ELD mandate in the U.S. has been in effect since April 1st, 2018, so if you or members of your fleet drive through the United States and haven’t been stopped yet, you should prepare for your first stop with the following information to ensure your drivers are aware of what is…
On December 18th, 2017, the day the U.S. mandated for all truckers to track Hours of Service with the use of an Electronic Logging Device (ELD), Canadian Transport Minister, Marc Garneau announced a similar plan for truckers in Canada. Siting research showing an “ELD mandate would have a direct and immediate impact on curbing behaviours…
As the December deadline for the ELD mandate approaches in the U.S., we thought it was important to debunk some popular myths about vehicle tracking to help ease the transition and put minds at ease for those who may be confused or worried. Myth #1 – Telematics Is Too Expensive One of the largest concerns…
GPS to GO is happy to share the news that our Geotab ELD (Electronic Logging Device) is now a registered ELD with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in the United States. This news is great for those in the U.S., or companies who cross into the U.S., who haven’t yet chosen a device…
Looking to select an ELD solution that is perfect for your organizational needs and structure? When fleet managers implement the proper ELD solution they’re ultimately setting the company, its operations and its drivers up for success. How so you might ask? ELD solutions ensure that you’re adhering to government regulations, are mandate compliant, increase overall…
Still tracking your company’s “hours of service” manually? The federal government knows the importance of E-logs and has been working towards transitioning from traditional paper logs to electronic format. With plans to mandate E-logs, their implementation is inevitable and ultimately for the well-being of all those who share the road. Things are more pressing if…
In the United States, any commercial motor vehicle (CMV) which operates across state lines will soon have to become compliant with the new regulations set out by the FMCSA. The idea behind the regulations is that companies will have to log their hours of service with electronic logging devices, or ELDs. The ELD replaces traditional…
