BigRoad Blog

For those who are still running with a grandfathered automatic on-board recording device, but would like to make the switch to ELD, there are two big questions on your mind:
How to make the switch?
How will this affect my drivers?
Here, we’ll address both.

With a lot of online tools available for your daily to-do-lists and simple project tracking for your business and personal calendars, we’ve come up with a simple tool to do exactly that for your easy dispatch routine.

In this article, I’d like to go in detail and explain the current sleeper berth rules with real-life examples for your 14-hour limit. There are 3 ways to get the required off-duty time.

As the tools and technology in the commercial vehicle space are evolving, truck drivers are becoming more and more sophisticated. Yet, choosing the right training option that fits individual driver's needs can be somewhat of a challenge. When a truck driver is off the road, he is not making money – simple as that. So how to capitalize on the maximum amount of training, in optimum amount of time?

The Federal Hours of Service Regulation SOR/2005-313, and by default deployment of Electronic Recording Device (ERD) in Canada and eventually an Electronic Recording Device (ELD) when the rule-making is finalized, will likely apply to all extra-provincial motor carriers operating commercial vehicles in Canada.

Implementing a fleet telematics solution is something that is most likely on many managers’ to-do list. They know the benefits, they know the incredible ROI, and yet it still manages to slip down the list of immediate priorities.

Mark your calendars! It’s that time of the year again. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will be conducting their annual International Roadcheck program on June 4-6. Are you ready?

Although preventative measure are many and taken regularly, there are still improvements that can be added to the routine in order to increase the safety of those who care for the safety of the public.

As a fleet manager or owner, you probably have some concerns about not seeing the full picture. This is where telematics comes in. It completes the picture for you by filling in the gaps in lack of visibility. Now, with proper data leverage, you can make well-informed decisions, accommodate different agendas with more ease, and gain a competitive advantage over the same business in your field. Read on!

Struggling to keep up with assigned jobs in the field and finding out their progress status? Do you wish you could spend that time doing something more productive instead? Does your business require you to be flexible with your on-demand services? Read on.