3 Reasons to Start Using BigRoad Freight
March 08, 2018
If you’re not using BigRoad Freight yet, what are you waiting for? BigRoad Freight is an in-app load-matching platform built within the BigRoad Mobile App. It enables drivers and fleets to book the loads that they want and get paid faster, all while tracking their hours-of-service (HOS) availability.
Webinar Recap: ELD Inspections 101
February 28, 2018
Get prepared for roadside inspections using your electronic logging device (ELD). Read this blog post and watch a recording of our ELD Inspections 101 webinar to learn more about what's expected of you if you're pulled over!
Why It's Important To Keep Your App Updated
February 26, 2018
Many customers ask us why it’s important to keep their BigRoad Mobile App updated and running on the newest version. This blog post explains how updating the app makes your life easier and keeps BigRoad running smoothly!
Webinar Recap: How Do I Team Drive With BigRoad?
February 14, 2018
Some drivers choose to work together and drive as a team in order to cover more ground and deliver loads faster. BigRoad easily accommodates team driving with a few easy steps. Read this blog post and watch a recording of our How Do I Team Drive With BigRoad? webinar
What's Going on With ELD Exemptions?
February 08, 2018
The ELD mandate has been controversial since it was announced in February 2015. Drivers and fleets have actively voiced their concerns about how the mandate will affect their operations. Since the ELD mandate came into effect on December 18, 2017, several interest groups have requested exemptions, or extensions, from the FMCSA. Read on to discover who those interest groups are, why they are requesting exemptions, and where those requests stand today.
What to Expect When Getting Inspected
February 06, 2018
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Administration (CVSA) recently issued an Inspection Bulletin for hand-held and electronic logging devices (ELDs). Make sure you know what your ELD needs to do and what to do if your device malfunctions.
The Canadian Government Proposes ELD Mandate
February 02, 2018
With the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate freshly in effect in the United States, Canada announces a proposal to implement the mandate as well. Chances are, it won’t come into full effect until 2020, but there are some important things to know in order to be prepared.
Webinar Recap: Hours-of-Service and ELDs; What's New?
January 30, 2018
With the introduction of electronic logging devices (ELDs), the way you record and present your hours-of-service (HOS) information has changed! Watch this webinar recap to learn about these differences, as well as some proposed changes to the HOS rules and regulations that have come as a result of the ELD mandate.
Healthy Eating on the Road
January 25, 2018
Did you know that truck drivers are twice as likely to be obese compared to the average American? Life on the road is tough. Sitting for long hours with limited food options can make it difficult to eat healthy on the road.
An Update on Personal Conveyance Guidance
January 23, 2018
In December, the FMCSA announced they were considering updating personal conveyance guidance in light of concerns stemming from the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate. The original guidance was published in 1997 and has not been updated since. Following the announcement, the FMCSA opened a 30-day comment period that has since been extended to February 20, 2018.
