In the event of an erroneous violation on a roadside inspection report, the DataQs system provides an electronic means of filing a request to the FMCSA or state agency to review the violation(s) in question. You and the FMCSA have a vested interest in accurate federal and state data being released to the public via […]
One of the most common problems carriers have with electronic logging systems is dealing with unassigned driving events. What causes these “unassigned events?” They happen any time a vehicle with an electronic logging device (an automatic onboard recording device, or AOBRD or an electronic logging device, or ELD) is moved without someone being logged in […]
In 2017, almost 1 in 5 roadside inspections resulted in an out-of-service order and nearly 60% of inspections had violations. While drivers are on the front lines of CVSA Roadcheck 2018, preparing them is a back-office responsibility. And the company has a lot at stake. Do you know how driver violations are impacting your business? […]
To accommodate ELD enforcement, FMCSA just updated its list of roadside inspection violations for the Hours Of Service Compliance BASIC. These new violations address ELDs with severity values from 1 to 7. Violations include failure to possess appropriate documentation, not knowing how to use the device, and operating a device not registered with the FMCSA. […]
April 1st marked the start of full enforcement of the ELD rule which includes assigning CSA points and issuing out-of-service citations. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) supported a ‘soft enforcement’ period to allow the motor carrier industry, shippers and enforcement officers time to adjust to the new rule. In related news, CVSA announced that […]
A few weeks ago, we talked about using targeted exception reporting to identify the greatest risk and compliance issues. Today we’ll talk about how ELDs can help you identify opportunities to increase productivity and ultimately improve profitability will allow you to generate more revenue and/or profit with the same number of drivers. ELDs are connected […]
