Categories for Mobile Data Terminals/MDTs

Posted 01/27/16

Electronic Logging Devices Reduce Driver Fatigue Electronic Logging Devices Reduce D...

Fleets should equip their trucks with electronic logging devices (ELD) to reduce driver fatigue. That’s the National Transportation Safety Board’s top recommendation for 2016. Serving as a government advisory board, the NTSB is making installation of the devices a top recommendation to improve road safety, according to the Commercial Carrier Journal. The NTSB – which…

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Posted 12/10/15

eLog/ELD Mandate Requirements Become Law eLog/ELD Mandate Requirements Becom...

The federal mandate requiring the use of electronic logging devices (ELDs) in the transport industry to record truck drivers’ duty status was instituted Dec. 10, 2015, into the Federal Registry, giving fleets and carriers two years to implement the rule’s provisions. The mandate overlays strict controls on drivers’ duty hours and establishes penalties for failure…

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Posted 01/23/15

Equipment Tracking: Where Is My Truck? Equipment Tracking: Where Is My Tru...

Tracking your fleet and managing the productivity of trucks is critical to your bottom line. Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking information can assist with load planning, shipping visibility, and driver management. Just as important, Equipment tracking information can help your drivers adhere to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. Most importantly, it will help…

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