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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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Redoubling Our Volunteer Efforts in the Fight against Human Trafficking

Brittney Anderson
Even in 2019, there are an estimated 40 million people being bought and sold into forced labor and prostitution around the globe. Human traffickers...

Forget gold or oil. Data is the most precious commodity

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The modern, digital economy moves at the speed of light. From the new technologies that are upending business models to the rapidly growing...

A judge’s recap: North American Inspectors and National Truck Driving Championships

Kristen Maloney
Nearly 500 professional drivers and inspectors across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada traveled to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh,...

Unveiling Vulnerabilities to Build a More Secure Future

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From artificial intelligence (AI) to the Internet of Things (IoT), there has never been a greater opportunity to create new efficiencies through data....

From AOBRDs to ELDs: what it means for your fleet

Kristen Maloney
First passed by the United States Congress in 2012 — and officially coming into effect in late 2017 — the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate was...

How Blockchain is Reshaping the Supply Chain 

Lauren Domnick
If you look at the next-gen technologies that are fundamentally changing the future of business – artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, the...

Last Mile: 3 things to know about the future of smart trucking

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From automation to analytics, the trucking industry is feeling widespread effects of disruption. Smart technologies are increasing freight...

3 Trends to Watch in Canada’s Trucking Industry

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Commercial trucking has been an integral part of Canada’s economy since the early 1940s, helping support their contribution to World War II and laying...

Omnitracs & Red Hat: Getting the digital transformation right

Kristen Maloney
When Kent Norton stepped into the role of Chief Technology Officer here at Omnitracs, priority number one was navigating the company’s digital...

Keep your benefits competitive with a commitment to health and wellness

Heidi Sutton
Career paths don't look like they used to. As lifespans grow, and by extension, the amount of time we spend working, employees are much more...

Operation Safe Driver Week: This year, speeding is in the spotlight

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It’s that time of year again. July 14 marks the start of Operation Safe Driver Week, organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). Every...

Hit the Road Running with the Next Generation of Employees

Heidi Sutton
There are nearly 3.6 million students set to graduate high school this year. Whether they're gearing up to further their education or join the...