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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!

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced the dates for their annual Operation Safe Driver Week. Learn when this program will take place and what officers are going to be looking for to make sure you’re prepared!

It’s that time of year again! The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced the details of their annual International Roadcheck program. The program is announced months in advance to give drivers and fleets time to prepare. However, hundreds are still caught off-guard, resulting in being fined and placed out-of-service (OOS). Don’t take the chance - read this post to learn how to prepare!

Even though it was April Fool’s Day, no one was kidding around when it came to electronic logging device (ELD) mandate compliance. April 1, 2018, marked the hard enforcement date for the FMCSA’s ELD mandate. Find out what this means for you and how you might be impacted during your next inspection.

As you've likely heard by now, even though the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate was effective on December 18, 2017, law enforcement in the U.S. have been using a “soft enforcement” approach.  ELD violations have been initiated by DOT against drivers and motor carriers under 395.22(a) violations; however, no Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) points, or drivers have been placed out-of-service (OOS).

There are over 200 solution providers listed on the FMCSA’s self-certification list. In an effort to find an affordable solution before the December 18, 2017 deadline, many drivers and fleets rushed into purchasing an electronic logging device (ELD). Many of these solutions turned out to be unreliable and non-compliant, or there has been no support from the provider to help the company use their overly-complicated devices.

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. 

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!