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Manage Your Fleet on the Go with the MyEROAD App
Connect to the MyEROAD fleet management platform from anywhere. Download from the App Store or Google Play. A companion driver app is also available.
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Managing Unidentified Trips Is Easier with EROAD
A new feature in the EROAD web application lets you quickly close out unidentified trips that are less than a minute - in bulk.
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The pros and cons of using paper timecards vs ELDs with a mixed fleet
Do you have a mix of drivers that are required to use ELDs to capture their HOS, as well as drivers that fall under the 150-air mile short-haul exemption? Learn the pros and cons of using an ELD for mixed fleets
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Introducing EROAD Smart Short Haul
No more worrying about short haul drivers going over hours or running out of miles. Smart Short Haul automatically changes rulesets to maintain compliance
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Feeling in the dark about your drivers hours of service?
Gain clarity on your drivers' hours of service with EROAD's connected fleet management software, ensuring compliance and optimizing scheduling for your fleet management.
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The Benefits of ELDs for Short Haul Fleets
Learn why short haul fleets are installing ELDs even if some or all of their drivers are exempt. And find out if ELDs are right for your fleet.
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Understanding DOT Audits in an ELD World
Check out this article to understand what triggers DOT audits, what an audit involves, how to prepare for one, and what carriers need to watch out for.
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Sleeper Berth vs. Off Duty
The split sleeper berth rule has always been a challenge for drivers. Here are things a driver should consider when using the split sleeper berth rule.
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ETHOS Helps Carriers and Drivers Spot Potential Violations
The Educational Tool for Hours of Service is a web-based tool to help carriers and drivers identify potential hours-of-service violations.
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How to stay compliant if your ELD goes down
While we’d prefer technology to work perfectly all the time, sometimes it fails. Learn the steps to take in case of a malfunction or ELD outage.
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Personal conveyance: what the official guidelines mean
Discover the latest FMCSA guidelines on personal conveyance for commercial drivers, including what is permitted and the responsibilities of motor carriers.
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Off-Site Audits Are Happening More. Here’s How They Work
Off-site DOT audits are happening more often. And it’s a trend that’s expected to continue. Here's what you need to know about off-site audits.
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Why data quality matters
Understanding how and why data accuracy matters can pay off immediately for fleets of all sizes in these four fundamental ways:
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Are your data collection methods sufficient to pass a safety audit?
From an annual audit by your accounting firm, to a safety audit by state or federal DOT, one thing is critical for any successful audit: data collection.
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ATRI Survey Reveals Top 10 Trucking Issues in 2019
Research shared by the American Transportation Research Institute based on survey responses from more than 2,000 trucking industry stakeholders revealed the 2019 top 10 industry issues.
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3 Ways to Improve Customer Service with Fleet Technology
If your technology solution is accurate and reliable, you can improve both efficiency and customer service. Here are three ways fleet technology can improve your customer service, helping you retain
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Regulatory update on agricultural commodities exception
Explanation of FMCSA guidance for transporters of agricultural commodities provides clarity on the use of this exception to both the industry and law enforcement.
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Hours of Service: Everything You Need to Know
Hours of Service rules have been around for decades. Here's everything motor carriers and commercial drivers need to know about HOS.
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Introducing the EROAD Assist Mobile App
EROAD Assist is a companion app for EROAD ELD. It allows drivers to perform functions from anywhere. A companion app for fleet managers is available too.
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CVSA International Roadcheck Will Focus on Lighting and HOS
The 2021 CVSA International Roadcheck runs May 4-6, with an emphasis on lighting and HOS. Check out these tips for preparing your drivers.
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The Art of the Split Sleeper Berth Rule
The FMCSA's newly revised Split Sleeper Berth Provision is one of the most complicated changes to HOS rules, raising questions for many fleets and even some ELD providers. Learn what the challenges ar
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How we solved the unidentified trips problem
EROADs Unidentified Trips feature is an elegant solution to a complex problem, allowing bulk assigning and closing of unidentified trips.
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Understanding Interstate vs. Intrastate Operations
Understanding the difference between interstate and intrastate operations is crucial for compliance. Here's what carriers need to know.
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How to use Adverse Conditions on your ELD
EROAD's ELD provides an Adverse Conditions exception that extends the driving time limit should drivers run into adverse driving conditions.
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Understanding the Adverse Driving Conditions Exception
The adverse driving conditions exception exists to help drivers account for unforeseen situations on the road. Here's when you can and can't use it.
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What is an Electronic Logging Device (ELD)?
Learn about Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs), how they work, what benefits they provide and how EROAD's solutions have been designed for ease of use.
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EROAD and Geotab Expand Existing Partnership in Australia with NHVR-Compliant Heavy Vehicle Solutions
The offering deepens the EROAD + Geotab collaboration and provides Australian fleets with a unified, single-vendor solution for heavy vehicle compliance.
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ABC Supply Renews Contract with EROAD in Order to Optimize Efficiencies and Ensure Compliance
With EROAD solutions, the largest distributor of roofing and siding has seen improvements in unidentified drive time and HOS violations.
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All About DOT Audits
All About DOT Audits Watch the video With the cost-efficiency of off-site audits, the ability of technology to facilitate them, and the pandemic-driven cha
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Early ELD analysis shows uptick in certain HOS violations since new regs, dip in 30-min. break flags
EROAD's Soona Lee, FMCSA's Joe DeLorenzo and CVSA's Kerri Wirachowsky discuss the results from analysis of the early impacts of HOS rule changes.
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To help smooth inspections, Omnitracs and EROAD help update guidelines on ELDs records transfers
Omnitracs and EROAD worked on a joint project with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) to revamp the guidelines for hours-of-service inspections.
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Omnitracs and EROAD Partner to Address Inconsistencies in Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections
EROAD and Omnitracs announced a comprehensive update of the CVSA Inspection Bulletin on U.S. Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) that will alleviate common pain points for both drivers and law enforcement officials.
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Building driver safety & professionalism
Keeping your drivers safe and on the road is a top priority for fleet managers. Utilizing a mobile driver workflow application can improve both driver safety and professionalism. Here are five ways to
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Common HOS Final Rule FAQs: Answered
FMCSA published the Final Rule on June 1, 2020, that makes changes to four key areas of the HOS provisions. Read questions and answers here.
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ELD Providers Prep for Upcoming HoS Changes
With revised federal hours of service scheduled to take effect Sept. 29, ELD providers have also been planning how best to assist fleets with the changes.
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Truck Boss Show interviews EROAD's Soona Lee
EROADs Soona Lee, Director of Regulatory Compliance, gives a detailed breakdown of the HOS changes to Truck Boss Show. Watch the interview.
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EROAD Announces Smart Short Haul
EROAD Smart Short Haul removes the guesswork for motor carriers and drivers running short haul exemptions. Read the press release to learn more.
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Short haul fleets plan to curtail ELD use under FMCSA rule proposal
EROAD Director of Regulatory Compliance, Soona Lee’s analysis of industry reactions to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposed changes to Hours-of-Service (HOS) rules, was featured in the Commercial Carrier Journal.
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FMCSA Official Confirms No ELD Deadline Extension at EROAD Conference
Soona Lee, EROAD Director of Regulatory Compliance, questioned Joe DeLorenzo, Director, FMCSA Office of Enforcement, on hot-button topics at the EROAD User Conference.
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HOS Amendments NPRM Analysis/Survey Results
Read the industry's reactions to proposed HOS regulations changes. Download the survey results which were submitted to the FMCSA on October 21, 2019.
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CSA Improvement Series: HOS Compliance BASIC
CSA Improvement Series: HOS Compliance BASIC Watch the video Monitoring and reducing driver fatigue is a major safety goal for the trucking industry, and a
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How ELDs affect your HOS Compliance BASIC
With policies and procedures in place, ELDs can help improve safety culture and CSA scores.
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What Does the Future Hold for ELDs?
What does the future hold for ELDs? Norm Ellis, president of EROAD, answers that question in this Transport Topics RoadSigns podcast.
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Roadside Inspection Data Transfers – is your ELD Letting You Down?
Roadside inspections can be stressful for drivers. But the right ELD can make all the difference -- if drivers know how to use it.
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FMCSA Decides to Preempt California Meal and Rest Break Rules
Summary of the state meal and rest break rules issue, explanation of the decision and details on who it applies to.
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FMCSA’s driver-friendly guide to ELD data transfers
This guide walks drivers through the various ELD data transfer processes along with troubleshooting tips for common issues that might arise.
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If you want HOS changes, beyond comments, this would help
Discover how EROAD is leveraging data from ELDs to support meaningful changes in Hours of Service regulations and enhance fleet management efficiency.
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EROAD analysis shows driver HOS violations are increasing
EROAD collaborates with FMCSA to address increasing driver HOS violations, leveraging data to improve Hours-of-Service regulations for fleet management.
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EROAD Submits Research for FMCSA HOS Review
EROAD supports FMCSA's review of Hours-of-Service regulations by providing extensive data and insights from fleet operators to enhance compliance and flexibility.
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EROAD submits HOS research to FMCSA
Bulk Transporter published an article announcing the EROAD collaboration with the FMCSA on amendments to the HOS rules and their impacts on the road
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Seven lessons learned about Personal Conveyance
It is important to understand how and when personal conveyance can and should be used. Lessons from the expert are listed here.
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EROAD and FMCSA present webinar aimed to clarify logging for personal conveyance, ag exemption
Learn how EROAD and FMCSA clarify personal conveyance logging in their webinar, focusing on key questions to help drivers understand the rules.
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Introducing Short Haul and Exemptions/Exceptions
Drivers who operate under Short Haul or require specific exemptions can now activate these on their EROAD ELD, helping to ensure compliance.
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How ELDs and drivers track duty status changes
The Commercial Carrier Journal recently discussed how ELDs like EROAD can help drivers track their status changes.
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ELD Product Roundup
The Commercial Carrier Journal just published a roundup of all major ELD's released in North
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EROAD Announces McLeod Software Integration
EROAD integrates its ELD solution with McLeod Software, enhancing truck location tracking and Hours of Service data for improved fleet management and compliance.
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EROAD ELD commercially available
EROAD, provider of compliance, operational and road use and fuel tax management solutions, launches ELD for trucking industry.
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US Government releases final rule requiring electronic logging devices
The US government mandates electronic logging devices for drivers to track hours of service, impacting over 3 million vehicles and enhancing compliance solutions.
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EROAD launches Electronic Logbook in USA
EROAD launches its Electronic Logbook in the USA, offering a compliant ELD solution to help motor carriers improve compliance and reduce paperwork.
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