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Ask our experts: Common questions on ELD compliance

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ELD Mandate

Although the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate went into effect last year, we’re still seeing that many fleets and individual drivers have questions about the regulation. To assist those still unsure of what’s required to meet compliance, we turned to our compliance expert, Tom Cuthbertson,...

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LGBT Truckers paves a new road for drivers in the industry

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Equality isn’t just a word to members of the LGBT community, but something that is continuously strived for and the inspiration behind the group, LGBT...

Talking Tech Tuesday: Improving cross-team communication

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It’s Talking Tech Tuesday! Every Tuesday this month, we’re going to speak briefly about some of the types of technology that enable fleets to improve...

Canadian ELD compliance? Not a problem.

Michael Ahart
Transport Canada just issued the Canadian ELD Mandate. Under the new rules announced today by Canadian Transport Minister Marc Garneau, ELD solution...

Talking Tech Tuesday: How drivers can use ELDs to improve performance and safety

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It’s Talking Tech Tuesday! Every Tuesday this month, we’re going to speak briefly about some of the types of technology that enable fleets to improve...

5 signs your ELD solution isn’t compliant

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With so many qualifications and exemptions in the ELD mandate, it can be challenging to know if your ELD solution is actually compliant. So, we put...

Recruiting and retaining the next generation of drivers

Heidi Sutton
With summer just around the corner, millions of students across the country are tossing their graduation caps and preparing for the next stage of...

Talking Tech Tuesday: Adapting to an on-demand world today

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It’s Talking Tech Tuesday! Every Tuesday this month, we’re going to speak briefly about some of the types of technology that enable fleets to improve...

Join us and the California Trucking Association as we support our Troops

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For the last decade, the San Diego/Imperial unit of the California Trucking Association has raised thousands of dollars to honor our Troops — at home...

Volunteering to Keep the Transportation Industry Secure

Sharon Reynolds
Transportation professionals have already made significant strides to make our nation safer, both on and off the road. But as our industry continues...

Security first: 3 ways to keep your cabs and company safe from malware

Sharon Reynolds
Harmful third-parties attempting to gain access to your sensitive data seems like something out of a heist movie. But ransomware — or phishing — can...

Military veterans find new opportunities in the trucking industry

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It’s Military Appreciation Month, a time to remember the impactful influence the military has on our country’s safety, security, and overall well...

Proudly supporting the efforts of the AT&T Byron Nelson Championship

Greg Nelson
Friday, May 10, marked the 61st annual AT&T Byron Nelson Championship which paid tribute to namesake Byron Nelson’s remarkable athletic and, more...