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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Knowing the difference between interstate and intrastate transportation is vital. Not having a solid understanding can put a motor carrier out of compliance, resulting in potential fines and penalties for both the motor carrier and driver. The Complexity of Interstate & Intrastate Definitions The FMCSA defines intrastate commerce in Section 390.5 of the FMCSRs as […]
Using ELD Data to Create Effective Policies By: Kathy Close We all know that ELogs have the ability to capture information that is used for purposes other than hours-of-service compliance. Many fleets use ELD (electronic logging device) data, for instance, to complete International Registration Plan (IRP) and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) mileage reports. As […]
Unassigned driving events, referred to in the regulations as non-authenticated or unauthenticated logs, occur any time a vehicle equipped with an automatic onboard recording device (AOBRD) or electronic logging device (ELD) is moved without a driver being logged into the device. Unassigned Events Process Carriers need to assign someone to review the unassigned driver account […]
