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November 2021 – FMCSA to update CDL requirements; mobile carriers plan ‘sunsetting’ of 3G networks
(Source: The Trucker)
As the end of 2021 approaches and the nation prepares to face a new year, there are two major changes on the horizon that impact the trucking industry.
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June 2021 – What to know about Canada’s new ELD mandate
(Source: Bus and Motor Coach News)
Canada’s electronic logging device (ELD) mandate took effect on June 12, but because no ELDs have been certified for use in the country, full implementation of the new rule and penalties for noncompliance have been delayed for a year.
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May 2021 – Canada vs. US: ELD mandate differences that could put your fleet in violation
(Source: Freightwaves)
Within weeks – June 12 to be exact – commercial motor carriers operating in Canada will have to comply with that country’s electronic logging device (ELD) mandate. Similar to the regulation that went into effect in the U.S. in 2017, Canada’s ELD rule will require electronic data collection of truck drivers’ hours of service.
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November 2018 – ZED Connect shutting down its ELD program
(Source: Freightwaves)
Users of the ZED ELD will have to find another ELD-compliant product after the company announced it would be shutting down service. ZED Connect has announced that it is discontinuing its ZED-ELD product and offering current customers an opportunity to transition to the EZ-ELD from Stoneridge.
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August 2018 – Why US trucking’s electronic logging device era is irreversible
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July 2018 – Strict rules in place to keep tired truckers off the roads
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March 2018 – Stoneridge Launches 24/7 Tech Support for ELD Solution
(Source: HDT)
Electronic logging device provider Stoneridge has launched 24/7 technical support for the Stoneridge EZ-ELD, the company announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky.
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February 2018 – ELD Mandate enforcement varies by state
(Source: Commercial Carrier Journal)
Current enforcement information – there’s been something of a soft launch on this, varying state by state. Some have told enforcers outright to not issue citations or tickets for non-compliance until April 1, while others have left the decision up to the officers themselves.
See the full map here.
November 2017 – Three Electronic Logging Device Tips for Small Fleets
Justin Green, Truck Consultant for Element Fleet Management, shares three tips on how small fleets can easily prepare for the transition to ELDs by December 18.
November 2017 – EZ-ELD® Now Available at Love’s Travel Stops Across US
Stoneridge EZ-ELD are now available for purchase by truck drivers throughout the United States at Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores.
October 2017 – EZ-ELD® Verified by Third-Party Industry Experts – Meets all Federally-Mandated Requirements
Industry experts, ex-FMCSA Administrator Annette Sandberg and Jerad Childress of Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, have confirmed that the EZ-ELD meets all the federally-mandated requirements for electronic logging devices. Read the full article.
June 2017 – Key differences between U.S. and Canadian ELD Mandates
(source: Today’s Trucking)
The Canadian mandate will ensure cross-border consistency by adapting much of the U.S. regulation—but there are some differences between the two. Three key areas that are different have to do with enforcement and data transfer, and personal conveyance. Find out more.
April 2017 – EZ-ELD now FMCSA-approved
We are pleased to announce that EZ-ELD now has FMCSA approval. So keep it simple, and buy EZ-ELD, your secure, stress-free ELD solution. Now also FMCSA certified.
January 2017 – Trucking under Trump (source: Truckers News)
“Opportunities for trucking regulatory reform exist with the Trump administration, say trucking trade associations and analysts, but not to the extent some may hope for.” Find out more.
December 2016 – 6 ELD FAQs (source: Today’s Trucking)
“California-based Dispatch Solutions Inc. (DSI) issued a white-paper designed to get you in ELD mode. “You need to learn details about the technology and the rule so you can create a plan for your company,” the company states. Find out more.
November 2016 – Truckload Carriers Association Supports Court Decision to Mandate Electronic Logging Devices (Source: Truckload Carriers Association)
“We are fortunate to live in an era where hours-of-service regulations can be accurately tracked. TCA members have always been proactive in adopting technology that can aid in motor carrier compliance, so I know that the majority of them will be ahead of the curve when it comes to adopting ELD equipment.” Find out more.
October 2016 – Survey shows that companies are divided over ELD implementation (Source: Transplace newsroom)
“More than half of the trucking companies questioned in a recent survey said they are already 100 percent compliant with an electronic logging mandate that takes effect December 2017. However, nearly 25 percent of those motor carriers, mostly smaller trucking companies, said they have no ‘immediate plans’ to begin implementation of electronic logging devices.” Find out more.