BigRoad Blog

Backhaul is a very commonly used term in the trucking industry. Truckers are able to make more money with these types of loads. Leveraging backhaul helps optimize their cargo-carrying opportunities to reduce unladen miles in order improve bottom line when running a trucking business.

I want to start by confirming there are no exceptions that will completely exempt a commercial driver operating in the oil and gas field from all of the hours of service regulations.

Your experience with the BigRoad app is important to us, whether you’re on the road or undergoing an inspection. With the 24.2 app release, we have added an option to enable an Inspection Screen PIN lockout to disable incoming messages during an inspection.

We have also updated our Password Policy to increase security measures. To access our newest features, ensure you have the most updated version of your BigRoad Mobile App!

Here is the review of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) new guidance for drivers claiming off-duty time for 'personal conveyance'.  

Have you checked your tires recently? Did you know that worn tires on a wet road increase your chances of an accident by 28%? Take a look at this infographic.

Are you part of the statistic? Take a look at this infographic and see if you need a reliable safety program.

Watch a short video presentation on BigRoad Freight and how it is used.

We would like to give a heads-up too all drivers who haul agricultural commodities that DOT enforcement of the U.S. electronic logging device (ELD) mandate for your sector is just weeks away! So make sure you’re well-equipped.

The news hit that ONE20 ELD abruptly ceased its business operations on May 18, 2018, leaving its ELD customers stranded with devices that stopped functioning. The company’s division shut down without offering any preliminary notice or customer support for the transition, kicking their users to the curb with a meek ‘End of Duty’ message.

As we continue to improve our mobile application for the best possible hours-of-service logging, we’ve added some new features: Alberta hours-of-service (HOS) rule set, Canadian Federal Oilfield exemption, and assigning ‘unidentified driving’. Make sure to update your BigRoad Mobile App to see these add-ons!