The ELD Mandate

Old school truckers used to have a log book on the dash and one under the seat. This was a favorite way for some drivers to drive just a little bit longer to make the delivery on time or make it home a day earlier.

This was before more and more companies started using e-logs. The goal of using e-logs is to reduce the number of fatalities by fatigued drivers. This is a great idea, but there is so much more. This device makes sure that there are fewer mistakes on the driver’s logs so that they are less likely to get a ticket and be put out of service which can affect your PSP, and you and your company’s safety score.

All companies were supposed to start using an e-log by December 18, 2017. There were many that had apprehension towards e-logs due to the enormous cost associated with upgrading all of the vehicles. This has caused many people to voice their concern about having one of these devices in their vehicle. The electronic logging device (ELD) can also get you your loads. Still, the e-logs are able to make a driver’s life much more comfortable.

Regulation Relief From Current Administration

The FMCSA 2015 ruling was intended to do good. All carriers had to have an ELD on board by December 2017, but a delay was given. This delay was to last until April 1, 2018. Ag and livestock drivers were given an extra 90-days to comply with this ruling.

Even though many people had apprehension towards moving to e-logs, they still had plenty of time and warning to get their logs on their rigs. Thankfully, the hours-of-service rules did not change. One of the first promises by the current administration was to cut down on the number of regulations from the previous administration.

Many drivers and companies were excited to hear this news. There was still some thoughts in the trucking industry that the ELD mandate might be removed. But, the FMCSA stated that the e-log mandate would stay in place because the mandate was already a law.

Since the mandate is now in effect, drivers are paying more attention to how companies might be using that data. The regulation says that a company is required to have a working e-log on board when they are stopped for an inspection. A driver can currently be put out of service for not being in compliance for a full ten hours. Being put out of service can be a headache for drivers which is why companies like Waller Truck make sure their drivers have the technology they need to avoid it.

Many companies already have automatic onboard recording devices. These help the companies know where their rigs are and how much they are driving.

Logistics Models Changing

Many companies are now looking at new and innovative ways to help the driver. Waller Truck is continuously looking for way to help their drivers and insure that they aren’t met with downtime that could cost them precious time and money.

The money is not the only thing that keeps the driver at a company. There are many reasons that they stay. One of these is how the driver is treated and another is lanes that the driver likes. Waller Truck knows that one of the biggest reasons to maintain their driver’s happiness is home time.

Keeping a driver is one of the more difficult things for a trucking company to do. That is why more companies are offering better incentives to their drivers. Waller Truck knows that it is important to show our drivers they matter, and they are part of our family. Apply to one of our open positions today!