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How an MCSAP Inspector Obtains an ELD Output File at a Roadside Inspection
At a roadside inspection, an MCSAP inspector (or any authorized safety official) can obtain an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) output file from the driver’s ELD if the driver is required to use one under the ELD rule. Driver must be ELD‑required The ELD rule applies...
How to Get Control of Driver Log Falsification
Deborah Lockridge In the years since mandatory electronic logging devices for most U.S. truck drivers went fully into effect in late 2019, log falsification violations rank as one of the most common driver-related violations discovered by enforcement officials. Log...
FMCSA Cracks Down on Fraudulent ELDs With New Vetting System — But Stops Short of Third-Party Certification
Deborah Lockridge ‘The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced what it called a complete overhaul of the vetting process for electronic logging devices that track truck driver hours of service compliance, but stopped short of requiring third-party...
ELD tampering focus of CVSA Roadcheck
Land Line Media The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s three-day enforcement blitz is underway. CVSA’s International Roadcheck runs from May 12-14. During those days, enforcement personnel throughout North America will inspect commercial motor vehicles and drivers...
Guide to ELD Compliance
FMCSA has been taking a CLOSE look at self-certification of ELDs and finding those that are not compliant. If you are in doubt or questioning if the ELD your fleet is using meets the requirements in 49CFR part 395, the check list below will help. Guide to ELD...
How Trucking Fleets Can Get Control of False Driver Logs [Video]
Truck driver log falsification violations can lead to out-of-service orders, fines, bad federal safety scores, failed DOT audits, civil penalties, even nuclear verdicts. What can motor carriers do? Deborah Lockridge Log falsifications were the fourth most...
CVSA Issues New Inspection Guidance on ELD Tampering, False Logs
New guidance for commercial vehicle inspectors distinguishes between more traditional logbook violations and tampered ELD data that can result in mandatory 10-hour out-of-service orders. Deborah Lockridge The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance issued new inspection...
How to Transfer an ELD Output File using Motive Fleet Dashboard
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How to ensure your ELD is compliant.
During a roadside inspection, an authorized safety official may request the electronic logging device (ELD) output file to verify compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. The driver must be able to transfer this data electronically to the officer, typically...
Fleets Explained: How carriers can beat traffic congestion
Traffic congestion costs the trucking industry $108B annually. From rising fuel and labor costs to driver retention challenges, traffic gridlock disrupts fleet operations. But there are strategies to keep your freight moving. Justin Reynolds Dreamstime.com...