There are numerous approaches that trucking companies can take in order to combat trucker shortage issues. But, the first and foremost important is making truck driving be performed in a positive environment in which truckers are feeling valued.

Trucking companies can find their right approach to combat the trucker shortage issues in many different ways.

Nowadays, the most successful trucking companies in the USA have revealed their secret to combating the trucker shortage issue, which is focusing on improvements in company’s culture, increasing the trust and making the work-life balance better.

Believe it or not, having an honest and realistic approach with your truck driver can contribute a lot to their retention. Yet, a trucking company retaining its truck drivers successfully is the one that is combatting the trucker shortage in the right way.

Tip: All trucking companies should have in mind providing a positive work environment because only that brings positive feedback both from truckers and customers.

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When it comes to the ELD mandate, I am sure you will all agree with me that there are a lot opposing, reverse and contradictory opinions out there. Having said this, people have all kinds of opinions regarding the mandate!

Continually, for some, it’s just another rule and regulation on the list with “obeying stuff”, while others find it as a demanding and disturbing thing that will interfere with their usual daily routine.

Furthermore, most people, including me, do not like changes. This is due to the drastic changes made in the previous years.

Moreover, I am not saying that there are no benefits in changing and updating your resources and ways of doing things, but I personally do not like and have a hard time with changes, even if they are for the better!

To continue with, I am sure many people are like me, and can’t see clearly the bigger picture and the good that comes with deploying new technology and upgrades such as the ELD.

For instance, there is an old veteran driver and a rookie driver comparison. To emphasize, the first will most likely have difficulties adjusting to the new Electronic Logging Device Mandate.

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Fleet management software is one of the most important technological innovations that have emerged in the trucking industry.

Hence, a fleet management software is a computer software helping trucking companies to fulfill successfully their duties, starting from loading- point A to delivery- point B.

Thereupon, the fleet management software has been programmed to store, gather, and process as well as monitor the overall fleet’s activity.

Further, in this article, you will have the chance to read and learn more about the top 50 fleet management software companies in the US.

Let’s take a look!

1. Fueloyal

Fueloyal is one of the leading fleet management software companies in the US. It is a company built on trust, ingenuity, and idea of making the transportation industry better and more efficient.

It is a fleet management software company that prides on their ability to think outside the box. Simply said they take an idea and turn it into a tangible product or solution. Such as is the case of their first innovation – the Smart Fuel Cap.

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During the last few weeks since we published our All About ELD Mandate blog post we received a lot of inquiries about the exact date when will ELD Mandate take effect.

And finally the date is set by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for the 16th December 2017.

This way they are ensuring that all drivers and companies have sufficient time to do all the necessary purchases and installation of the devices to stay compliant with the rule.

As said earlier this new rules will have a huge impact on the entire trucking industry, truck drivers and every american life.

In my opinion and calculation there will be slight retail price index increase by 1,2% due to this rule.

Simply shipping cost of goods will increase which is ultimately leading to higher retail prices.

But there is some important things all involved parties should have in mind:

Driver Requirements

• After starting to use ELD drivers are not required to keep paper logs anymore.
• Drivers are required to keep and maintain supporting documentation and send it to the company so that they can store it.
• Drivers must send these supporting documents to their company within 13 days of receiving them.
• Companies must keep documents along with records of duty status for six months.
• Owner operators need to store the documentation and keep it on file.
• Drivers driving vehicles built 2000 and before are not required to have installed Electronic Logging devices in their vehicles.

Truck Requirements

Trucks built 2000 and before are not required to have ELD installed.

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Say goodbye to using the paper logbooks for tracking Hours of Service (HOS). Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is publishing final rule of ELD mandate, most likely on November 30th. After all delays, it’s really happening this time.

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It’s a major change in transport regulation and you need to get yourself ready for it. Lose all confusion and break the myths about ELD mandate.

Therefore, I’m going to answer to what ELD is, how will effect your business and clear all the buzz around it.

Let’s start.

What is an Electronic Logging Device – ELD?

It’s an electronic solution for professional truck drivers and commercial motor carriers to track Hours of Service – HOS compliance.

The new ELD have to:

• connect to the truck’s engine in order to record if the truck is in motion
• allow the driver to log in and select On-duty, Off-duty, or On-Duty Not Driving, and depending on vehicle movement drive segments must be selected automatically
• graphically display a Record of Duty Status – RODS, to make a quick look of hours easier for a driver
• provide data in a format that can be transmitted to law enforcement in a different ways, such as wireless web services or USB
• be provider-certified that the device meets the proper specifications
• be listed on an FMCSA website

Does ELD apply to me and when should I have it?

All CDL drivers, required to keep a RODS (also called HOS reports), will have to use it by 2017. There are around 3 million vehicles in this category, and 3.4 million drivers.

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