ELD

Carriers are Learning to Take Advantage of New Hours of Service Flexibility

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By P. Sean Garney, Scopelitis Transportation Consulting LLC and Safety/Regulatory Consultant to Spireon, Inc. As we approach the one-year anniversary of the publication of the latest changes to the Hours of Service rules, now might be a good time to reflect on the 8 months the rules have been effective and how fleets are using them […]

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CVSA’s Annual International Roadcheck – May 2021

Compliance, Drivers, ELD, Fleet Management, Hours of Service (HOS) /

By Dave Osiecki, President of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting LLC and Safety/Regulatory Consultant to Spireon, Inc. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual International Roadcheck is fast approaching and it’s likely to bring far more inspections compared to last year’s pandemic-delayed and scaled back event. This year’s Roadcheck is scheduled for May 4-6, 2021 and, on average, 15 trucks or buses

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Ask the expert in trucking

Fleet Experts Answer Clearinghouse, Driver Shortage and More!

Drivers, ELD, Fleet Management, Hours of Service (HOS) /

It’s time again for “Ask the Fleet Expert.” In this post, leading fleet experts answer your questions on actual knowledge as it relates to the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, what the driver shortage may look like next year, and more. The experts answering your questions include: Dean Croke, DAT Chris Henry, CarriersEdge David J. Osiecki,

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GPS Tracking for construction companies

GPS Tracking for Construction Companies: Worth the Money?

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GPS tracking for construction companies: Many companies question whether it’s a good value. But many have found that having safer drivers helps reduce their insurance rates. And knowing when their vehicles and equipment enter and leave job sites helps with billing and routing. Others have found that they’re bringing more to the bottom line from

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Ask the expert in trucking

Ask the Expert in Trucking: Ask Your Tough Questions!

Compliance, Driver Safety, ELD, Fleet Management, Fleet Safety, Hours of Service (HOS) /

After the excellent response to our “Ask the Regulatory Expert” webinar last month, Spireon is creating a new feature, “Ask the Expert in Trucking.” We have asked leading experts to answer your questions on a variety of subjects in a monthly blog post. The experts answering your questions include: Dean Croke, DAT Chris Henry, CarriersEdge

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Ask the Regulatory Expert

Ask the Regulatory Expert – See the Video Clips

Compliance, Driver Safety, Drivers, ELD, Fleet Management, FMCSA, Hours of Service (HOS) /

If you missed our Ask the Regulatory Expert webinar last week, you missed some excellent information for managing your fleet through the FMCSA’s new regulations. Expert Dave Osiecki, formerly of the American Trucking Associations, answered a variety of key questions on subjects including: HOS Final Rule Changes Short Haul & 30-Minute Rest Break Split Sleeper

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FMCSA Questions Ask the Expert Webinar

[Webinar] FMCSA Questions? Ask the Regulatory Expert

Compliance, Driver Safety, ELD, Fleet Management, Fleet Safety, FMCSA, Hours of Service (HOS) /

Have FMCSA questions? You’re not alone. A number of recent regulatory changes are impacting the trucking industry. From rule changes around hours of service (HOS) in light of COVID-19 to issues around safety and compliance, there are a number of nuances to navigate in today’s landscape. To help the industry better understand these issues, FreightWaves

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FMCSA HOS Rule Changes

FMCSA’s Hours of Service Changes: How Will They Affect You?

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On May 14, 2020, FMCSA released a “final rule” making four significant changes to its Hours of Service (HOS) rules in Part 395 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. The coming reforms expand split-sleeper berth options given drivers to allow them to split their 10-hour off-duty period into windows of seven hours and three

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Personal Conveyance

Personal Conveyance Under ELD: A World of Confusion

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Confused by personal conveyance rules under ELD? You’re not alone. Personal conveyance has long been a source of confusion for the industry because rules dictating appropriate use are vague. Compounding matters is law enforcement’s keen focus on personal conveyance as a possible source of hours of service fraud. Fortunately, Dave Osiecki and the team at

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