Articles about Electronic logging device eld

Key Considerations When Choosing an ELD

By EROAD June 1, 2026

When the electronic logging device mandate went into full swing in 2019 many motor carriers found themselves rushing to find an ELD to come into compliance. ...

Detention time problems? ELDs and geofencing can help

By EROAD June 1, 2026

The detention time challenge One of the oldest principles of business is that it is better to act than to react. A proactive approach can reduce delays and ...

Managing Unidentified Trips Is Easier with EROAD

By EROAD June 1, 2026

Our new feature lets you close short unidentified trips in a few easy steps. The use of electronic logging devices (ELDs) has largely simplified the process of ...

The pros and cons of using paper timecards vs ELDs with a mixed fleet

By EROAD June 1, 2026

This article was written in 2020. 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 100 ...

Introducing EROAD Smart Short Haul

By EROAD June 1, 2026

EROAD Smart Short Haul offers a simple and smart way for fleets to stay in compliance

The Benefits of ELDs for Short Haul Fleets

By EROAD June 1, 2026

Even if some or all of your drivers are exempt from ELDs it doesn't mean you should completely dismiss using them. From consistent and accurate recordkeeping ...

Understanding DOT Audits in an ELD World

By EROAD June 1, 2026

It's safe to say that no one gets excited about audits (except, maybe, auditors). But the reality is that audits are fairly common in the trucking industry: ...

Sleeper Berth vs. Off Duty

By EROAD June 1, 2026

Using the Split Sleeper Berth Provision on Your ELD Calculating the Sleeper Berth Provision (SBP), most widely recognized as the “split sleeper” rule, has ...

How to stay compliant if your ELD goes down

By EROAD June 1, 2026

While we'd prefer technology to work perfectly all the time, sometimes it fails. If this should happen to your ELD during regular operations, make sure you ...

Personal conveyance: what the official guidelines mean

By EROAD June 1, 2026

With the introduction of electronic logging devices (ELD), which automatically captures all the times that a vehicle is driven, it is more transparent when a ...

Off-Site Audits Are Happening More. Here’s How They Work

By EROAD June 1, 2026

If you get flagged for a Department of Transportation audit this year or in the future, there’s a good chance that it will be conducted off-site. The DOT ...

Why data quality matters

By EROAD June 1, 2026

When you’re operating in a fast-paced environment such as the transportation industry, your ability to make quick decisions matters. Technology can be a great ...

Are your data collection methods sufficient to pass a safety audit?

By EROAD June 1, 2026

It’s inevitable that you’ll be audited in one way, shape or form. From an annual audit by your accounting firm, to a safety audit by state or federal DOT, one ...

ATRI Survey Reveals Top 10 Trucking Issues in 2019

By EROAD June 1, 2026

The Trucking Industry in 2021: A Look Back

By EROAD June 1, 2026

Over the past year, the trucking industry has faced many challenges: the ongoing COVID pandemic, increased freight demand, supply chain issues. These ...

10 Tips for Easier Roadside Inspections

By EROAD June 1, 2026

Whether they happen at a weigh station or at the roadside, inspections are part of the job when driving a commercial vehicle. While you might dread ...

Regulatory update on agricultural commodities exception

By EROAD June 1, 2026

Hours of Service: Everything You Need to Know

By EROAD June 1, 2026

Introducing the EROAD Assist Mobile App

By EROAD June 1, 2026

How ELD Technology Can Increase Fleet Efficiency

By EROAD June 1, 2026

The benefits from an ELD aren't limited to compliance.

CVSA International Roadcheck Will Focus on Lighting and HOS

By EROAD June 1, 2026

The Art of the Split Sleeper Berth Rule

By EROAD June 1, 2026

How we solved the unidentified trips problem

By EROAD June 1, 2026

Under the ELD mandate, once a vehicle reaches a speed of 5mph, if the driver hasn’t logged in, it will register as an unidentified trip.

How to use Adverse Conditions on your ELD

By EROAD May 12, 2026

With driving conditions always changing, there’s no routine day in the life of a trucker on the road. Storms, fire and emergency road closures on the highway ...

Understanding the Adverse Driving Conditions Exception

By EROAD May 3, 2026

Here's what you need to know about the adverse driving conditions exception.

What is an Electronic Logging Device (ELD)?

By EROAD May 1, 2026

ELD stands for electronic logging device. An ELD connects to the engine of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and automatically records driving time and ensure ...

EROAD Rugged, Reliable Solution Slashes Compliance Violations

By EROAD June 11, 2024

OMNI Environmental Solutions reduced compliance violations by 25% with EROAD’s fleet management technology. Business Need OMNI Environmental Solutions, a ...

Technology Helps Trucking Move Forward

By EROAD May 25, 2022

From route optimization to driver safety, electronic logging devices have changed the trucking industry for the better. Watch as EROAD’s Product Manager, Mike ...

Latest ELD enforcement delay brings frustration, relief

By EROAD May 5, 2022

EROAD’s Jim Angel and Mike Soricelli talked to Today’s Trucking about the Canadian ELD Mandate, full enforcement of which has been pushed to January 2023.

OMNI Environmental Solutions Selects EROAD as Electronic Logging Device Solution

By EROAD April 3, 2022

The oil and gas solutions provider chooses EROAD for its improved tracking and reporting and reliable connectivity.

Trucker Tools Teams Up with EROAD to Enhance Shipment Visibility Data

By EROAD March 23, 2021

Integration will enable users of Trucker Tools load tracking to incorporate permission-based location data from truckers that have installed EROAD’s electronic ...

EROAD announces Fleet Trends webinar series, partnership with Scopelitis Transportation Consulting

By EROAD January 21, 2021

PORTLAND, OR – January 25, 2021 – EROAD is launching Fleet Trends, a new and free virtual webinar series which aims to highlight important trucking topics ...

Early ELD analysis shows uptick in certain HOS violations since new regs, dip in 30-min. break flags

By EROAD November 17, 2020

EROAD’s Soona Lee, Director of Regulatory Compliance, shared the preliminary impacts of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s revised ...

EROAD partners with Andretti Autosport to become official fleet technology and ELD supplier to the racing team

By EROAD November 16, 2020

EROAD signs multiyear agreement with Andretti Autosport to supply fleet management, ELDs, dashcams and asset tracking for the team’s truck fleet. PORTLAND, OR ...

The Clock is Ticking on Canadian ELD Compliance

By EROAD November 10, 2020

EROAD’s Soona Lee, Director of Regulatory Compliance North America, has first-hand experience getting our ELD PIT Group FPInnovations verified for the US ...

To help smooth inspections, Omnitracs and EROAD help update guidelines on ELDs records transfers

By EROAD October 29, 2020

“There are cases where – for no fault of the driver, carrier or the inspector – the ELD data transferred to eRODS does not show the complete picture,” said ...

Omnitracs and EROAD Partner to Address Inconsistencies in Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections

By EROAD October 27, 2020

New Inspection Bulletin update provides more clarity around ELD data transferred to enforcement to ensure consistency and efficiency. Dallas and Portland, OR – ...

Common HOS Final Rule FAQs: Answered

By EROAD September 17, 2020

ELD Providers Prep for Upcoming HoS Changes

By EROAD August 23, 2020

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.

EROAD discusses ELD cybersecurity best practices

By EROAD August 10, 2020

HDT’s FBI Bulletin Puts Spotlight on ELDs and Cybersecurity article discusses the warning distributed to the trucking industry regarding ELD vulnerabilities. ...

EROAD Announces Smart Short Haul

By EROAD June 10, 2020

Removing the guesswork for motor carriers and drivers running short haul exemptions

Short haul fleets plan to curtail ELD use under FMCSA rule proposal

By EROAD October 31, 2019

EROAD Director of Regulatory Compliance, Soona Lee’s analysis of industry reactions to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposed changes to ...

FMCSA Official Confirms No ELD Deadline Extension at EROAD Conference

By EROAD October 28, 2019

Joe DeLorenzo, Director of the FMCSA Office of Enforcement, answered questions from Soona Lee, EROAD Director of Regulatory Compliance, on hot-button topics ...

As fleets transition to ELDs, malfunctions, personal conveyance come into focus

By EROAD October 8, 2019

Norm Ellis, President of EROAD, was just featured in FleetOwner, discussing the challenges many fleets face as they transition from AOBRD to ELD.

7 Steps to Choosing the Right ELD Provider

By EROAD October 3, 2019

From hours-of-service to tax compliance and fleet management, make sure you’re choosing an ELD that meets your fleet’s specific needs. Our handy guide outlines ...

CSA Improvement Series: HOS Compliance BASIC

By EROAD August 16, 2019

Monitoring and reducing driver fatigue is a major safety goal for the trucking industry, and a key driver behind the ELD mandate. The Hours-of-Service (HOS) ...

How ELDs affect your HOS Compliance BASIC

By EROAD July 31, 2019

About the HOS Compliance BASIC The Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance BASIC is one of seven areas that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ...

5 Common ELD Issues and How to Avoid Them

By EROAD April 18, 2019

5 Common ELD Issues & How to Avoid Them Now that ELDs are in widespread use, feedback from drivers and fleet operators have surfaced a variety of problem - ...

What Does the Future Hold for ELDs?

By EROAD April 4, 2019

This article was written in 2019. Norm Ellis, president of EROAD, answers the question in this Transport Topics RoadSigns podcast.

Gene Whitaker Inc uses EROAD to reduce unsafe driving and fuel costs, and has the potential for lower insurance premiums.

By EROAD March 19, 2019

Challenges To foster a culture that leads to improvement in the fleet’s safety— Gene Whitaker Inc required a means of ranking drivers based on driving behavior ...

Roadside Inspection Data Transfers – is your ELD Letting You Down?

By EROAD February 25, 2019

Roadside inspections by safety officials can be a source of anxiety for even the most experienced drivers. With the move to ELDs the days of sifting through ...

FMCSA’s driver-friendly guide to ELD data transfers

By EROAD December 31, 2018

FMCSA recently created a new resource that drivers who are using ELDs can put straight to work. ELD: A Guide for Drivers and Motor Carriers, walks drivers ...

Freres Lumber uses EROAD to handle ELD requirement while simplifying tax reporting and reducing paperwork for drivers.

By EROAD December 1, 2018

Challenges Tracking off-road mileage and streamlining tax reporting Freres Lumber needs to accurately track off-road mileage that is exempt from fuel taxes. ...

Silvarole Trucking simplifies regional and local compliance with EROAD

By EROAD November 20, 2018

Challenges To find an ELD solution that would meet the needs of its local and regional operation. With ten of its 40 trucks used regularly outside a 100-mile ...

How ELD Technology Can Increase Fleet Efficiency and Safety

By EROAD November 4, 2018

EROAD featured on Transport Topics News, discussing how ELD’s can increase efficiency and safety.

If you want HOS changes, beyond comments, this would help

By EROAD October 3, 2018

Fleet Owner recently published an article showcasing how to implement useful HOS changes, and featured EROAD prominently.

EROAD analysis shows driver HOS violations are increasing

By EROAD October 3, 2018

The Commercial Carrier Journal recently announced EROAD’s collaboration with the FMCSA regarding changes coming to HOS regulations.

EROAD Submits Research for FMCSA HOS Review

By EROAD October 1, 2018

This article was written in 2018. EROAD, a global technology provider of fleet management, electronic tax reporting and ELD compliance solutions for the ...

EROAD submits HOS research to FMCSA

By EROAD October 1, 2018

Bulk Transporter just published an article announcing the EROAD collaboration with the FMCSA on amendments to the HOS regulations.

ELDs Offer More Than Compliance

By EROAD September 4, 2018

EROAD was recently featured in a FreightWaves article discussing the usefulness of ELDs beyond mandatory compliance needs.

Growth in exports to the US acknowledged

By EROAD August 26, 2018

27 August Auckland – Electronic transport services company EROAD has won Exporter of the Year to the USA in the $1 million to $10 million category at the ...

Seven lessons learned about Personal Conveyance

By EROAD August 23, 2018

Last month Joe DeLorenzo, FMCSA’s Director of Enforcement and Compliance, joined EROAD in a webinar to educate customers on the new guidance for personal ...

EROAD and FMCSA present webinar aimed to clarify logging for personal conveyance, ag exemption

By EROAD August 14, 2018

The Trucker just announced a collaborative webinar between EROAD and FMCSA, discussing how personal conveyance logging will work.

EROAD Fleet Management System Continues Expansion in North America and Announces Management Team Additions

By EROAD August 9, 2018

EROAD fleet management system has recorded annual sales growth of 191% in North America. Adds new management team members to bolster future growth

Carriers should do their homework when using ELDs for IFTA record keeping

By EROAD July 17, 2018

FreightWaves recently published an article discussing how to best prepare for IFTA recording when using an ELD. They featured EROAD prominently in the article, ...

EROAD moves into profit in record year of growth

By EROAD May 17, 2018

18 May 2018 – EROAD Limited reported record growth of Total Contracted Units in both Australia and New Zealand and North American markets of 61.5%, revenue of ...

Introducing Short Haul and Exemptions/Exceptions

By EROAD April 24, 2018

We’ve made it easier for drivers to stay compliant with Hours of Service regulations when they’re on the road. Drivers who operate under Short Haul or require ...

How ELDs and drivers track duty status changes

By EROAD April 11, 2018

The Commercial Carrier Journal recently discussed how ELD’s help drivers track their status changes. The article uses EROAD’s ELD as a reference point.

ELD Product Roundup

By EROAD April 8, 2018

The Commercial Carrier Journal just published a roundup of all major ELD’s released in North America >

ELD suppliers prepare for a second wave of adoption

By EROAD March 8, 2018

The upcoming enforcement of the ELD mandate (April 1) means ELD suppliers are preparing for an uptick in sales and adoption. Supply Chain Dive recently ...

EROAD Selected by FourKites for its ELD Partner Network

By EROAD December 11, 2017

EROAD Embraces Supply Chain Transparency by Facilitating Seamless Data Sharing Between its Carrier Customers and Shippers Chicago, IL – December 4, 2017 – ...

EROAD achieves record sales in NZ and US markets

By EROAD November 27, 2017

EROAD HALF YEAR 2018 ANNOUNCEMENT AND UPDATE Integrated technology, and services provider EROAD Limited says it has enjoyed record sales growth in both its ...

EROAD Announces McLeod Software Integration

By EROAD September 14, 2017

Transportation management software provider to enable automated Hours of Service updates and real-time location tracking using accurate, reliable data from ...

ELD mandate on track for December 2017 implementation

By EROAD September 7, 2017

8 September 2017 Auckland

EROAD renews ATA Featured Product agreement

By EROAD August 24, 2017

EROAD has joined the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Featured Product Program for the second year.

Efforts to delay ELD mandate opposed

By EROAD July 22, 2017

Last-ditch efforts are being made in the U.S. to delay the implementation of the Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) mandate for motor carriers. This is ...

US Supreme Court rejects ELD lawsuit

By EROAD June 13, 2017

The US Supreme Court has decided to reject a hearing on the lawsuit against the US Department of Transportation’s ELD (electronic logging device) mandate.

EROAD achieves US first, with registration of Electronic Logging Device

By EROAD March 1, 2017

2 March 2017 Auckland Transport technology service provider EROAD (NZX:ERD) has successfully registered the first in-cab, hardware-based Electronic Logging ...

EROAD ELD commercially available

By EROAD February 26, 2017

EROAD, provider of compliance, operational and road use and fuel tax management solutions, announces commercial availability of Electronic Logging Solution for ...

Umpqua Dairy Selects EROAD

By EROAD February 7, 2017

All-in-one IFTA and ELD solutions chosen to meet compliance, operational and driver needs in 72 trucks based at eight locations

Norm Ellis named President of EROAD Inc

By EROAD January 5, 2017

Industry veteran joins fleet management, electronic tax reporting and ELD compliance solutions provider

Half year 2017 announcement, EROAD achieves record NZ sales and validates US market opportunity

By EROAD November 28, 2016

Integrated technology, tolling and services provider EROAD Limited says it has enjoyed record growth in its cornerstone New Zealand market, supporting prudent ...

EROAD signs referral partnership with Truckstop.com

By EROAD November 20, 2016

Tualatin OR – EROAD has signed a mutual referral partnership agreement with leading transportation services company Truckstop.com to improve productivity and ...

US Court of Appeals denies ELD legal challenge

By EROAD October 31, 2016

A legal challenge to prevent the compulsory installation of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) into heavy vehicles in the US has been thrown out in court, ...

EROAD partners with PIT Group to set new standard for ELD technology

By EROAD October 4, 2016

Las Vegas Nev. - October 4, 2016 EROAD announced today that it has partnered with PIT Group to provide independent testing and verification of its ELD ...

EROAD appoints Ken Creager SVP Sales & Marketing

By EROAD July 20, 2016

EROAD has appointed Ken Creager Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing in North America. Ken Creager has more than 20 years' experience in the telematics ...

EROAD’s annual result reflects continued growth

By EROAD May 25, 2016

26 May 2016 EROAD Limited reported a solid full year result continuing strong growth, including revenue growth of 49% to $26.2 million. Financial Highlights ...

US Government releases final rule requiring electronic logging devices

By EROAD December 13, 2015

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today released the much anticipated final rule requiring the use of ...

EROAD launches Electronic Logbook in USA

By EROAD December 8, 2015

EROAD has today launched its Electronic Logbook, providing motor carriers with an innovative electronic HOS (hours of service) solution to help improve ...