FBI Bulletin Puts Spotlight on ELDs and Cybersecurity

Tyson Fisher The number on speed limit signs is supposed to be the maximum speed for motorists, but most drivers see it as merely a suggestion. That statement may not sound surprising to truck drivers, who on a daily basis experience passenger vehicles flying past...

Joe Ohr Article Summary As cybersecurity researchers demonstrate the ability to manipulate commercial truck systems, the industry must move past easily exploitable, self-certified ELDs to protect hours-of-service regulations and keep fatigued drivers off the road....

Yevgeniy Melnik Multiple logbook fraud (double-logging) Some drivers maintain two sets of logs — one for the ELD, one for reality. Logs are edited or selectively erased to make it appear the driver was resting when they were actually driving. Brokers booking these...