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When we talk about GPS tracking unit, first thing that comes to people mind is its sole purpose is to track and locate the vehicle and driver. What if we tell you, it is just a notion and there are a lot more to it than few dots on the map. TXT ELD’s GPS tracking unit can help your fleet operation not only to locate your vehicles but to improve the day-to-day operation and cut down administrative costs.
Let us see how TXT ELD’s GPS can help your fleet operation:
Live Fleet GPS Tracking
Geofencing
Third Party Tracking Integration
Vehicle History Replay
Customized Alerts & Notifications
Live Fleet GPS Tracking:
TXT ELD has in-built GPS Tracking unit to locate your fleet at any location and point in time. The GPS Tracking Unit is compatible with the vehicles and tracks location accurately.
Geofencing:
Using the Geofencingfeature, you can create a virtual fence around a specific geographical location, which you wish to track using the GPS feature. This helps you to identify the assets if it is inside or outside certain location boundaries.
Third Party Tracking Integration:
TXT ELD gives the fleet managers an option to enable third parties to view the location of the fleet. The fleet owners can give access to their clients in case if they would like to check the real-time location of the fleet for smooth coordination. The fleet managers can use the data of vehicle location in future for better customer services.
Vehicle History Replay:
TXT ELD application keeps a record of all the information for later review. Fleet managers can review the history of past trips and analyze the best and worst roads for the vehicles. This can help the fleet managers to plan the trip for every vehicle in their fleet and plan a smarter route for better dispatch.
Customized Alerts & Notifications:
The fleet managers while monitoring any vehicle of their fleet can set up a virtual boundary and assign real-time alerts back to the office. Once, the vehicle enters the virtual boundary and completes the dispatch work, it will send out a notification back to the office. In case, the driver decides to take another route and comes out of the virtual boundary then it will again send the notification back to the office alerting the fleet managers. This can help the Backoffice for smooth fleet operation. You can customize the kind of alerts and notifications you wish to receive.
During the first quarter of 2019, 140 cargo thefts were reported across US and Canada while there were 592 cargo thefts in the US in 2018. TXT ELD’s GPS Tracking unit can help the fleet managers to prevent vehicle and cargo theft. It will help the fleet managers to track the location of vehicle in real-time and appropriate action can be taken by the authorities. This also helps to prevent unauthorized use of vehicle for personal use or any other reason.
It further helps in eliminating the burden of manual paperwork and phone calls made to drivers by the fleet managers. This will help in reducing the administrative and operational costs of a fleet.
As per an analysis report by American Transportation Research Institute in 2018, the operational costs of trucks increased by 7.7% compared to that of 2017. TXT ELD’s GPS Tracking unit can help you to minimize the fuel costs. The fleet managers can help the drivers by identifying multiple routes and help the drivers to pick the best efficient route to minimize fuel wastage.
Any ELD available in the market do not comes with an in-built GPS Tracking Unit. The fleet owners have to bear the cost of additional equipment. With TXT ELD, GPS Tracking unit is in-built and that is going to save you at least $300.
So, what are you waiting for? Register with TXT ELD today and improve your fleet operation. TXT ELD Application is now available in English and Spanish language.
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#TXTeld Application Now Comes In Both English & Spanish Language!
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Use #intelligentsearch feature of #TXTeld that helps the fleet managers to check status vehicle-wise, driver-wise and duty-status wise to find the details immediately.
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#TXTeld Executive Dashboard App To Help You Keep An Eye On Your Fleet From Your Phone. Now available in both Android and Ios.
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Track your fleet in #real-time and monitor your driver’s daily updates from your phone and gain easy accessibility with #TXT Executive #Dashboard App.
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SAVE MONEY AND TIME WITH TXT ELD
Fuel Costs: With live GPS tracking feature, fleet owners can monitor speed, manage routes and optimize fuel usage
Road Accidents: FMCSA estimates that the use of ELDs will reduce crash rates by at least 11%Avoid violations and hefty fines up to $10,000. Helps in preventing legal hassle.
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TXT ELD REQUIRES NO BLUETOOTH OR WI-FI
HOW IT WORKS?
TXT ELD uses satellite technology and has in-built unlimited data plan
WHY IT IS IMPORTANT?
It never lets you run out of data and help to stay connected even in remote areas
IS IT RELIABLE?
TXT ELD is connected to engine and data flow is uninterrupted
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GPS TRACKING WITH TXT ELD
TXT offers advanced in-built GPS Tracking unit to locate your fleet
Gives you real-time location of your fleet with Bird-eye view
Helps you to utilize your fleet
Using Geo fencing, you can create a virtual boundary to review a certain vehicle’s performance of your fleet
If any driver comes out of the virtual boundary, the Back office immediately receives an alert
Helps in understanding the gaps and improve efficiency of fleet
TXT application maintains a record, which can be used for future review
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#Txteld has in-built unlimited data plan, which eliminates the use of #Bluetooth and #Wi-Fi. We never let you run out of data and help you to stay connected even in remote areas.
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ELD PRICING AND FEATURES
ELDs are redefining market standards. The new mandate of ELD was passed by Congress in the United States in a bid to ensure that drivers stay safe and to cut down their burden. Prior to the use of ELD, the truck drivers were supposed to file their logs of HOS manually. This resulted in tampering of logs along with extra hours of driving to cope with the legal limit.
ELDs come at a different price range, which varies from vendor to vendor. As per the FMCSA estimate, the cost of an ELD ranges between $165 to $832 per year. However, it varies from vendor to vendor. As of now, any normal ELD will cost between $500 to $850 and these devices do not come with in-built GPS tracking unit. It will cost another $250 for additional equipment. Also, most of these vendors offer contract which is likely to bind you for a few years or do not have all the features.
TXT ELD comes with a monthly subscription starting from $19 to $40. The hardware costs $399 with no additional equipment charge. The device does not require any additional device or customers do not have to incur any additional charge to avail any new features.
FEATURES OF TXT ELD:
100% Compliant device with FMCSA mandate
Hardwired with the vehicle engine control unit module
Easy In-vehicle installation process
Built-in Internet Connection
No need of Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
Real time GPS Tracking Unit
User Friendly
Multi-Language 24/7 Technical Support
Accurate and Reliable
IFTA Fuel Tax Reporting
DVIR/Pre-trip Vehicle Inspection
According to the FMCSA’s Regulatory Impact Analysis for ELDs, the device aims to cut down major administrative costs.
According to the estimate, a total of $705 is saved annually as paperwork savings. This is just an estimate. ELDs are expected to reduce the time required to maintain log by 4.5 minutes per HOS or around 20 hours annually as per FMCSA.
Also, it saves around 2 hours every year, the time required for drivers to forward the HOS to carriers.
SAVINGS ESTIMATE FROM PAPERWORK ANNUALLY:
HOS filling: $487 per year approximately
HOS submission: $56 per year approximately
Clerk filing HOS: $120 per year approximately
No logbooks: $42 per year approximately
ELD mandate makes it mandatory for fleet owners to equip their vehicles with an electronic logging device to record the duty hours, which aims to cut down on driver fatigue to reduce road accidents.
PRICING OF TXT ELD:
BASIC PLAN STARTING AT $19.99 PER MONTH:
'No Contract' Pay as You GO
ELD hardware for $399 with 1 year of warranty
Unlimited LTE Network Data
ELD Compliance
DVIR/PTI (Vehicle Inspection)
Over the Air Firmware Updates
Automatic Updates on Driver ELD’s Application
Two-Way Messaging
Customized Alerts & Notifications
IFTA Fuel Tax Reporting (State and Unit Wise Mileage)
Vehicle Diagnostics/Engine Fault Codes
Driver On-Road Behaviour Monitoring/Reporting
Driver Score Card
Vehicle Route History
*Map Navigation can be unlocked in only $5 per month (optional)
*Conditions Apply
PRO PLAN STARTING AT $29.99 PER MONTH:
No Contract' Pay as You GO
ELD hardware for $399 with 1 year of warranty
Unlimited LTE Network Data
ELD Compliance
DVIR/PTI (Vehicle Inspection)
Over the Air Firmware Updates
Automatic Updates on Driver ELD’s Application
Live GPS Tracking
Two-Way Messaging
Customized Alerts & Notifications
PRO PLUS PLAN STARTING AT $39.99 PER MONTH
'No Contract' Pay as You GO
ELD hardware for $399 with 1 year of warranty
Unlimited LTE Network Data
ELD Compliance
DVIR/PTI (Vehicle Inspection)
Over the Air Firmware Updates
Automatic Updates on Driver ELD’s Application
Live GPS Tracking
Two-Way Messaging
Customized Alerts & Notifications
IFTA Fuel Tax Reporting (State and Unit Wise Mileage)
Vehicle Diagnostics/Engine Fault Codes
Navigation Map
Driver On-Road Behavior Monitoring/Reporting
Driver Score Card
Vehicle Route History
PREMIUM PLAN STARTING AT $40 PER MONTH
Unlimited LTE Network Data
ELD Compliance
DVIR/PTI (Vehicle Inspection)
Over the Air Firmware Updates
Automatic Updates on Driver ELD’s Application
Live GPS Tracking
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What is canada eld vs us
ELD RULE: CANADA VS US
Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) has revolutionized the fleet industry of both – the United States and Canada. In this article, we will compare the differences between the rules regulated by the respective authorities of the two countries.
We are going to look at ELD rule of both countries to understand how different they are from each other and what are the similarities that they share.
THE UNITED STATES ELD RULE:
In 2012, the Congress enacted the “Moving Ahead for Progress in 21st Century” bill or commonly referred to as MAP-21. The ELD final rule is a part of MAP-21, which went into effect in 2017. The rule was passed in a bid to ensure the safety of drivers by creating a safe environment and making it easier to track and manage their duty records.
It rules the fleet owners to equip their vehicles with ELD in a bid to reduce the paperwork of drivers to log Hours of Services (HOS) and reduce road accidents.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) had set a deadline of December 16, 2019, for fleet owners to comply with the rules.
FACTS TO LEARN ABOUT THE US ELD RULE:
ELD regulations rule the drivers to use the device to log their Hours of Services (HOS) as per the legal limit
Cut down on paperwork and improve efficiency
Reduce driver fatigue, which leads to road accidents
Aims to save billions of dollars by reducing paperwork
Fleet owners can track the location of the vehicle and drivers
CANADA ELD RULE:
The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) released the final rule outlining the Canadian ELD requirements on June 13, 2019. The fleet industry is expected to adhere to the deadline of June 12, 2021.
FACTS TO LEARN ABOUT THE CANADA ELD RULE:
Standard process to prevent errors, logbook tampering and harassment of drivers
ELD must comply with the regulations and to be certified by a third party
Doesn’t allow use of electronic recording device beyond the compliance time of June 12, 2021. No Grandfather Clause unlike the US ELD rule.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE US ELD RULE AND CANADA ELD RULE:
Data Transfer to Enforcement:
The US ELD mandate requires the vehicles to send a detailed report of eight-day log data to enforcement whereas as per Canadian ELD mandate, carriers are only required to share log data of 14-day.
Location Data Sources:
As per US ELD mandate, manufacturers are supposed to get the location of events like yard moves, personal conveyance, duty status, unassigned vehicle moves etc. But the Canadian ELD mandate requires the government to supply ELD vendors with just the final file that they can use to get direction and distance.
Personal Conveyance:
The US ELD mandate doesn’t have any time or distance restrictions when it comes to personal conveyance. However, the Canadian ELD mandate would require the ELD supplier to measure 75km within 24 hours. If it crosses the limit, the system will automatically change the status from personal conveyance to driving.
Third Party Certification:
The US ELD mandate doesn’t make it mandatory for the ELD suppliers to get third party certification whereas the Canada ELD mandate requires third party certification.
Similarities between the US ELD rule and Canada ELD rule:
Data Collection:
ELDs will collect the data and generate a log of Hours of Services (HOS) automatically along with other information about the vehicle, location, driving pattern etc.
Notifications:
ELDs are required to generate automatic alerts in case of vehicle malfunction or unassigned driving time.
Information Sharing:
The reports generated are in a standardized format for clarity during inspections by law enforcement officers.
Exemptions made by the US ELD rule:
As per the FMCSA, three groups are exempted from using ELDs.
Drivers who use paper logs for 8 days during a 30-day period
Driveaway-towaway drivers
Drivers of vehicles manufactured before 2000
THE FMCSA HAS ALSO EXTENDED THE DEADLINE FOR CERTAIN COMPANIES:
The United Parcel Service, October 2022
Motion Picture Association of America, January 2023
Truck Renting and Leasing Association, October 2022
EXEMPTIONS MADE BY THE CANADA ELD RULE:
Those operating under a permit
Operated by a carrier, which qualifies to the exemption under the Motor Vehicle Transport Act
Subject to a rental agreement of no longer than 30 days
Manufactured before the model year 2000 (referring to the engine mostly)
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Regulatory Impact Analysis for ELDs, the device aims to cut down major administrative costs.
SAVINGS ESTIMATE FROM PAPERWORK ANNUALLY (FMCSA ESTIMATE):
HOS filling: $487 per year approximately
HOS submission: $56 per year approximately
Clerk filing HOS: $120 per year approximately
No logbooks: $42 per year approximately
According to the estimate, a total of $705 is saved annually as paperwork savings. This is just an estimate. ELDs are expected to reduce the time required to maintain log by 4.5 minutes per HOS or around 20 hours annually as per FMCSA.
Also, it saves around 2 hours every year, the time required for drivers to forward the HOS to carriers.
ELD rule makes it mandatory for fleet owners to equip their vehicles with the device to record the duty hours and help in eliminating the risk of road accidents by cutting down on driver’s fatigue.
The FMCSA strongly believes that the ELD mandate will avoid thousands of road accidents annually and end up saving billions of dollars as paperwork expenses.
FMCSA HAS PROVIDED WITH A GUIDELINE FOR FLEET OWNERS AND TRUCKERS IN CASE OF ANY ELD MALFUNCTION.
Note down the malfunction of the ELD and send a written notice to the motor carrier within 24 hours
The drivers need to reconstruct the duty log for the last 24 hours and previous 7 consecutive days to ensure there is no data loss due to the malfunction
Maintain the manual record of duty status until the ELD is in working condition
In case, any driver is inspected for Hours of Services during ELD malfunction then the driver can provide the official safety official with driver’s record of duty status
In case of any inconsistency in data, the driver must follow guidelines of motor carriers or ELD’s vendor recommendations.
If you are still looking for ELD device, write to us or call us. TXT ELD offers a 24/7 Multi-Language technical support team that is always available to help you. You can call us at our toll-free number 1-833-TXT-ELOG (898-3564) or drop a mail at [email protected] or [email protected]
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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ELD:
THE FINAL ELECTRONIC LOGGING DEVICE (ELD) MANDATE DEADLINE SET BY THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (FMCSA) IS APPROACHING ON DECEMBER 16, 2019.
The ELD final rule is a part of MAP-21, which went into effect in 2017. The rule was passed in a bid to ensure the safety of drivers by creating a safe environment and making it easier to track and manage their duty records.
WHAT DOES ELD STAND FOR?
ELD stands for Electronic Logging Device (ELD). The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) is a portable device, which records the - Hours of Services (HOS) – of commercial driving automatically.
WHAT IS THE ELD RULE?
ELD mandate makes it mandatory for fleet owners to equip their vehicles with an ELD to record the duty hours, which aims to cut down on driver fatigue to reduce road accidents. The FMCSA has certain rules and regulations for the Hours of Service (HOS) that limits the number of hours a driver can drive in a single day. ELD rule makes it mandatory for fleet owners to equip their vehicles with an electronic logging device to record the duty hours, which aims to cut down on driver fatigue to reduce road accidents
WHY THE ELD RULE IS IMPORTANT?
ELD helps drivers to follow the legal limit and help in analysing the vehicle, driving pattern and track the location of the vehicle and drivers and help in keeping the drivers safe. It is believed that driver fatigue is one of the major reasons for road accidents. As per the mandate, most of the commercial motor vehicles need to have an ELD to keep track of the duty hours and analyses the driving pattern of the drivers. FMCSA strongly believes that this will help in creating a safe environment for drivers and it will reduce their load.
WHAT IS THE ELD RULE TIMELINE?
The final ELD rule was first published on December 16, 2015, by FMCSA and all vehicles must be ELD compliant by December 16, 2019. It was executed in two phases – the first phase was also known as soft enforcement or grace period. FMCSA had given two years’ time for the fleet owners and drivers to comply with the new ELD rule.
HOW MUCH DOES AN ELD COST?
As per the FMCSA estimate, the cost of an ELD ranges between $165 to $832 per year. However, it varies from vendor to vendor. As of now, any normal ELD will cost between $500 to $850 and these devices do not come with in-built GPS tracking unit. It will cost another $250 for additional equipment. Also, most of these vendors offer contract which is likely to bind you for a few years.
TXT ELD comes with a monthly subscription starting from $19 to $45. The hardware costs $399 with no additional equipment charge. The device has in-built GPS tracking unit along with Geofencing feature. This will help you to locate your fleet at any given point in time and location. Geofencing feature is useful for Backoffice operation. It will help you in understanding the dispatch time and the gaps which requires attention.
Backoffice officials can fence a certain boundary area for the fleets which requires attention. As soon as the fleet enters the boundary, the Backoffice will receive a notification and can result in early or timely dispatch.
If you register with TXT ELD it is going to save you at least 50% of the cost, you will spend for the same device to any other vendor. TXT ELD comes with four different and customized monthly subscription plans specifically developed keeping the requirement of your fleet in mind. If you own 10 or more vehicles in your fleet, there is no upfront cost for our premium subscription plan costing $40 per month.
CAN I UNPLUG AN ELD?
An ELD is simple to plug and unplug. ELD is directly connected with the engine vehicle control module unit and can be undocked whenever required. When it is unplugged, it does not record any data. TXT ELD comes with a 9-meter-long connector which helps the driver to undock the device and show it the enforcement officers on either side of the truck. This helps you in saving time during inspection.
HOW TO INSTALL AN ELD?
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CAN TRUCK DRIVERS STILL USE PAPER LOGS?
Every commercial truck driver and fleet owners must comply with the use of ELD with the deadline of December 16, 2019. Only in case of any malfunctions, drivers can use paper logs for a maximum of 8 days. Use of ELD was made mandatory as driving for long hours causes driver fatigue, which results in dangerous road accidents. In a bid to curb the number of road accidents caused by trucks, ELD was made a mandate. The device eliminates the use of paper logs and manual intervention of drivers.
Earlier, the drivers used to spend a lot of time filling out the HOS logbook due to this the drivers were forced to drive for long hours to cope with their targets. ELD also helps the fleet owners and drivers in improving their productivity, maintaining their record and warning them ahead of any system malfunction.
WHO ALL ARE EXEMPTED FROM USE OF ELD?
As per the FMCSA, three groups are exempted from using ELDs.
Drivers who use paper logs for 8 days during a 30-day period
Driveaway-towaway drivers
Drivers of vehicles manufactured before 2000
The FMCSA has also extended the deadline for certain companies:
The United Parcel Service, October 2022
Motion Picture Association of America, January 2023
Truck Renting and Leasing Association, October 2022
The FMCSA strongly believes that the ELD mandate will avoid thousands of road accidents annually and end up saving billions of dollars as paperwork expenses.
WHAT ARE THE HOURS OF SERVICE (HOS) RULES?
Hours of Service (HOS) rules regulate driving hours for drivers operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). According to the estimate, a total of $705 is saved annually as paperwork savings. This is just an estimate. ELDs are expected to reduce the time required to maintain log by 4.5 minutes per HOS or around 20 hours annually as per FMCSA.
CAN I DRIVE HOME ON PERSONAL CONVEYANCE?
As per ELD rule, the personal conveyance is used to commute to and from home. However, if the driver is leaving from home to the pickup location directly then it would be considered as on-duty and not under personal conveyance. In the United States, there is no set limit on distance for the status on ELD to change from personal conveyance to driving. But in Canada, the ELD rule states that after 75km the status on ELD will automatically change from personal conveyance to driving.
WHAT IS THE 14-HOUR DOT RULE?
As per the DOT rule, any truck driver should drive 11 out of 14 hours with 10 consecutive hours recorded as off-duty.
HOW LONG DO WE NEED TO KEEP DRIVER LOGS?
Truck drivers are supposed to keep logs and supporting documents for six months.
WHAT ALL IS INCLUDED UNDER THE DRIVER’S DAILY LOG?
The drivers must keep track of their time through a daily log. It must include total miles, truck, tractor or trailer number, name of the carrier, main office address, driver’s signature, name of co-driver, time base to be used, remarks, total hours, shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity.
WHAT ARE THE BEST ELD DEVICES?
TXT ELD is one of the best ELD devices available in the market at a reasonable price and excellent features starting from $19 as a monthly subscription. To know more kindly,
WHAT IS CANADIAN ELD RULE?
From reducing administrative costs to preventing errors in logbooks to reducing driver’s fatigue to creating a safer environment to ensuring good cross-border relations. The ELD mandate is the next big thing for the fleet industry. The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) released the final rule outlining the Canadian ELD requirements on June 13, 2019. The fleet industry is expected to adhere to the deadline of June 12, 2021. While the Canadian ELD mandate is developed to create a safer environment for drivers but the major reason is also to improve cross border trade with the United States. Maybe one of the reasons why the Canadian ELD mandate is developed on similar lines to the US ELD mandate.
WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS OF ELD MANDATE VIOLATIONS?
During the soft enforcement period, ELD violations did not affect CSA scores. But the full enforcement period of the FMCSA’s ELD mandate not only affects overall CSA score, can end the driver’s service period or put your entire fleet into jeopardy.
As per FMCSA guidelines, “a failure to provide supporting documents in the driver’s possession upon request” carries the most violation points. It’s 7 out of 10. Failing to maintain an ELD user manual can attract 1 violation point. No record of duty status can attract 5 violation points. ELD display screen cannot be viewed outside of the vehicle can attract 5 violation points. Bad CSA score may attract more roadside inspections and affects business opportunities for your fleet.
If a non-exempt driver does not have a working ELD the authorities can put him/her out-of-service for at least 10 hours. If the driver is still using paper logs, they won’t be allowed to reach their destination and only deliver the goods after their 10 hours of the out-of-service period is over. If the driver is caught without ELD repeatedly, it can put both the driver and fleet into jeopardy and may attract further enforcement actions.
As per the estimate, when a driver is out-of-service each day he/she loses around $260 or more. Moreover, if the driver gets an out-of-service order the authorities are likely to tow away the vehicle, which will again cost up to $350. As per the FMCSA mandate, fines for ELD violations is between $1,000-$10,000. As per the North American Transportation Association, if no record of duty status is found then it can attract fines up to $2,867.
WHAT ARE THE RULES FOR REST BREAKS?
The driver must take a minimum of 30-minute break or sleeper-berth period after every eight hours of their drive time. Any 30 minutes off-duty time including meals, counts as a break and the breaks also comes under the 14-hour driving window.
WHAT IS THE ADVERSE DRIVING CONDITIONS EXCEPTION?
It refers to unexpected driving delays due to uncontrollable circumstances, such as bad weather, lane closures etc. Common driving conditions, such as rush-hour traffic or construction projects, are not covered under any exception. Under the exception rule, one can drive for an extra two hours, increasing 11-hour driving limit to 13 hours, based on how far one can have driven in normal conditions. However, the extended driving hours should be completed within the 14-hour driving window.
DOES EVERY DRIVER, INCLUDING OCCASIONAL DRIVERS, MUST COMPLY WITH THE HOS REGULATIONS?
Any driver who is operating a “commercial motor vehicle” defined under section 390.5 of the federal regulations must also complete a logbook page for any day. This includes driving commercial motor vehicle for the previous seven days unless it comes under an exception on some of those days.
WHAT SHOULD THE DRIVER DO, IF AN ELD STOPS WORKING FOR SOME REASON?
The driver of the vehicle must: A) note the failure of the device. B) recreate driver’s log for the current day as well as the previous seven days, leaving for days which driver already has the records. C) continue to prepare a handwritten log until the ELD is working again. D) notify the carrier within 24 hours of the ELD’s failure.
WHEN DOES AN ELD SWITCH TO DRIVING MODE?
If a vehicle is moving at more than 5 miles per hour, the ELD will automatically switch to driving mode.
WHAT DOES AN ELD RECORD AUTOMATICALLY?
An ELD records data for driving status – on-duty or off-duty. It creates an automated log for hours of service (HOS).
WHAT IS IFTA?
The international fuel tax agreement (IFTA) is an arrangement among US states and Canadian provinces on taxes paid on motor fuels. Ifta allows commercial motor carriers to register in one state and have these tax assessments paid out to all participating areas according to their fair share.
WHO MUST REGISTER FOR IFTA?
The commercial carriers who operate an IFTA-qualified motor vehicle in commerce must participate in IFTA. A qualified motor vehicle is one used, designed or maintained to transport property or persons that is: three or more axles regardless of weight, or two axles with a gross vehicle weight over 26,000 pounds; or used in combination with a total gross vehicle weight over 26,000 pounds.
WHICH STATES DO I REGISTER FOR IFTA?
You only need to register with one state — your base jurisdiction. Under IFTA, a motor carrier’s base jurisdiction is the state or province: where its qualified motor vehicles are registered, where it maintains operational control and operational records of its eligible vehicles, and that qualified motor vehicles travels in.
WHAT MUST BE INCLUDED IN AN IFTA TRIP REPORT?
IFTA trip reports must include the following: date of trip (start and end), trip origin and destination, routes of travel, beginning and ending odometer reading, total trip distance, distance by jurisdiction, vehicle identification number, vehicle fleet number, registrant’s name.
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What are the implications of ELD mandate violations?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandated the use of Electronic Logging Device (ELD) for the fleet industry. Failing to adhere to the timelines will attract hefty fines but what are the other implications of ELD mandate violations, every trucker must know.
During the soft enforcement period, ELD violations did not affect CSA scores. But the full enforcement period of the FMCSA’s ELD mandate not only affects overall CSA score, can end the driver’s service period or put your entire fleet into jeopardy. We are sure you don’t wish to find yourself in such an adverse situation.
We are here to find a solution for you. We will explain to you in-depth the implications of ELD violations and how you can save yourself from the unnecessary hassle.
Affects your CSA scores:
As per FMCSA guidelines, “a failure to provide supporting documents in the driver’s possession upon request” carries the most violation points. It’s 7 out of 10.
Failing to maintain an ELD user manual can attract 1 violation point
No record of duty status can attract 5 violation points
ELD display screen cannot be viewed outside of the vehicle can attract 5 violation points
Bad CSA score may attract more roadside inspections and affects business opportunities for your fleet
Drivers placed out-of-service:
If a non-exempt driver does not have a working ELD the authorities can put him/her out-of-service for at least 10 hours. If the driver is still using paper logs, they won’t be allowed to reach their destination and only deliver the goods after their 10 hours of the out-of-service period is over. If the driver is caught without ELD repeatedly, it can put both the driver and fleet into jeopardy and may attract further enforcement actions.
Hefty fines:
As per the estimate, when a driver is out-of-service each day he/she loses around $260 or more. Moreover, if the driver gets an out-of-service order the authorities are likely to tow away the vehicle, which will again cost up to $350. As per the FMCSA mandate, fines for ELD violations is between $1,000-$10,000. As per the North American Transportation Association, if no record of duty status is found then it can attract fines up to $2,867.
What is the solution? Buy
TXT ELD!
We understand every trucker’s and fleet owners concern. We provide you with the best ELD available in the market at just $19.99 for a basic monthly subscription and $399 as hardware cost. There are no hidden or additional charges and the features have been customized keeping both the truckers and fleet owners in mind.
Start now by contacting TXT. Subscribe with one of our plans for a month and experience uninterrupted service. You will not get disappointed; we can vouch for it.
If you're interested in learning more please, call 1-905-362-1716 or e-mail us at [email protected]. TXT offers a 24/7 multi-language technical support team that is always available to help you.
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Inspect your vehicle’s engine with TXT ELD to stay ahead
The primary concern of any transport company is to maintain the fleet’s engine to reduce the risk of delays and break down. Now you can customize your alerts for a better understanding of your vehicle engine with TXT Electronic Logging Device (ELD).
Fleet managers can customize the alerts to minimize wear and tear of vehicle's Engine Control Module unit. Any ELD is available at a cost of around $800 or more with a contract binding you for at least 3-5 years in the market while our product TXT ELD is available for only $399. That saves you 50% along with “No Contract” and follows “Pay as you go” model!
TXT ELD is a hardwired device, which pushes notifications for any kind of system fault and warns you. It will not only save you time but also helps you to improve your services and ensure the safety of drivers and your fleet. It automatically monitors odometer readings, fault codes through its direct connection to on-board vehicle diagnostics and flag alerts.
Why TXT ELD?
Alerts on vehicle health generate a diagnostic report which helps fleet managers to plan maintenance accordingly and reduce downtime.
The record of every detail of the vehicle generates a comprehensive report which provides alerts on the fleet maintenance schedules.
The alerts open the scope of planning of the dispatches minimizing the risk for delays and break downs.
The Vehicle Inspection and Pre-trip Inspection form is designed well and ensures regulatory compliance.
TXT ELD automatically tracks the duty-status of driving, not driving sleeper berth etc. and helps the Backoffice to keep a check on their fleet.
It keeps a track of refuelling status and pushes notifications to save time. TXT ELD module can transfer records directly collected from the Engine Control Module (ECM) unit of a carrier.
The engine data, along with the updated duty status report, can form a steady data flow. TXT ELD records any data on vehicle movement directly from the ECM unit through its in-built data network connections.
The TXT ELD Application is designed thoughtfully keeping in mind the driver’s ease in filling up the records. It helps you to stay Compliant as per the ELD Mandate requirements.
TXT ELD aims to make the life of fleet owners and drivers much easier and help them to increase productivity by many manifolds. So, what are you waiting for? Contact us today.
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Write to us or call us. The deadline is approaching. TXT offers a 24/7 Multi-Language technical support team that is always available to help you.
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1-833-TXT-ELOG (898-3564)
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Use TXT ELD for better management of your fleet!
In this changing time of the fleet industry, in the long run, adoption of TXT Electronic Logging Device (ELD) will be a worthy investment. With the deadline approaching and with so many manufacturers available in the market, it is important to choose the right device for your fleet.
TXT ELD is hardwired to the vehicle Engine Control Module (ECM) unit. Registered with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), TXT ELD is most dependable, durable, accurate and affordable devices available in the market.
What makes TXT ELD better is that we offer the same device at a much lower price with amazing features. There is no hassle of Bluetooth connection or Wi-Fi. Also, there are no additional costs or hidden charges. We like to keep things crystal clear.
TXT ELD uses satellite technology and has in-built unlimited internet access. It can withstand extreme weather conditions and is waterproof.
TXT ELD helps you to manage your fleet in an organized manner. The fleet companies can monitor over speeding, harsh driving, improve fuel efficiency. The device also plays an important role in preventing crash rates and meets regulatory compliance requirements.
The two-way messaging feature enables the fleet managers and drivers to communicate and streamline their day-to-day operations.
It is user-friendly, virtually stunning and sturdy. The data recorded is accurate and uninterrupted. This helps the fleet Backoffice to envision solutions for their operations.
Depending on the size of the fleet and requirements, you can choose among the three best plans available. We don’t offer a contract. We follow the “Pay As You Go” module. We offer different monthly subscription plans for better management of your fleet.
It pushes notifications for any kind of engine faults and gives you the option to customize the alerts. This aims to minimize the risk of delays or vehicle break down.
The real-time data generated helps the fleet companies and drivers to use it in a rapid decision-making process to stay ahead in the competition and curtail operational costs. Unlock the features with TXT ELD. Contact us today.
Get in Touch
Write to us or call us. The deadline is approaching. TXT offers a 24/7 Multi-Language technical support team that is always available to help you.
Email
Toll-Free
1-833-TXT-ELOG (898-3564)
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