Hardwired ECM ELD Tablet VS Wireless ECM ELD Tablet Looking to understand the differences between a hardwired ECM ELD tablet (direct connect) vs a wireless ECM ELD tablet? You could actually be using the ELD tablet, but knowing this one key factor can make all the difference in how they work. Ways to connect to…
Let’s take a closer look at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule regarding the 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. break. We want to see if our earlier example shows whether our driver is compliant or not. Based on the example our driver is finishing a 60/7 work week and needs to…
Fleets that are already using or considering using an electronic logging device (ELD) to capture fuel tax data need to beware. International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) auditors will want state records going back a minimum of four years. With the rise of multiple-entry ELD providers and phone apps, fleets must do their homework and ask…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) explicitly prohibits a motor carrier from harassing a driver using an electronic logging device (ELD) and provides that a driver may file a written complaint under 49 CFR 386.12(b) if the driver was subject to harassment. The FMCSA defines harassment as an action by a motor carrier toward…
