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AOBRD Phaseout

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5 Steps for a Smooth AOBRD Phaseout

February 15, 2019

Based on your experiences moving from paper to electronic logs, you may not be particularly excited to take on yet another transition. However, the majority of electronic logging devices in use are only automatic onboard recording device (AOBRD)-compliant, meaning a significant percentage of carriers have yet to fully comply with the electronic logging device (ELD) […]

Top Driver Qualification Questions

Regulations

Top 5 Driver Qualification Questions

February 1, 2019

Maintaining driver files comes with a host of nuances that make it challenging for fleets to stay compliant. To this point, our subject matter experts have received countless requests for clarification on the topic. Here are answers to some of the more commonly asked questions surrounding driver qualification (DQ) file management: 1. Who needs a […]

Woman Driver Doing Vehicle Inspection

Regulations

Post-Trip Inspections with Defects – Protocols and Challenges

January 18, 2019

In this article we discuss what is required of a carrier and driver by FMCSA if a defect is found during the post-trip inspection (§396.11) and how an electronic DVIR can overcome some of the challenges presented by paper DVIRs. Defect Protocol If a driver discovers a defect during his/her post-trip inspection, that driver must […]

NY ELD Enforcement Dismissed

Regulations

Court Dismisses Suit Against New York ELD Enforcement

January 11, 2019

According to a recent opinion from the state’s supreme court, the State of New York has not been enforcing the federal electronic logging device (ELD) rules and therefore is not in violation of state law. The Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) had sued the state, arguing that the New York DOT was enforcing the […]

Pre-Trip Inspections

Regulations

The 3 DOT-Required Driver Vehicle Inspections

January 4, 2019

A critical component of an effective maintenance program includes a driver’s daily inspections of the vehicle, including a pre-trip inspection (§392.7, §392.8, §392.9, and §396.13), en-route inspection (§392.9 and §397.17), and post-trip inspection (§396.11). While they each have their own unique requirements, all the inspections have the same goal — to keep the vehicle in […]

Ghost Driver Accounts in ELD Systems

Using ELogs

Ghost Driver Accounts Not Allowed in ELD Systems

December 14, 2018

A common practice with automatic onboard recording device (AOBRD) systems is the use of “ghost driver” accounts, also known as “generic” or “dummy” accounts. While these types of generic accounts are not allowed in ELD systems, fleets using AOBRDs would use them to prevent unassigned driving time from building up in the system as they […]

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