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What is the ELD Mandate?

If you own or manage a transportation company, you might be wondering, “What is the ELD mandate?” For starters, an ELD is an electronic logging device. It tracks the behavior
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What happens if you unplug your ELD?

The electronic logging device mandate requires commercial truckers and carriers such as bus drivers to use an approved, registered ELD in their vehicles. These devices rely on GPS and other
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6 best trucker ELD providers

Electronic logging devices (ELDs) have become an indispensable tool for transport businesses of all sizes. The ability to effectively manage hours of service and ensure regulatory compliance has become integral
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Best ELD devices for small fleets

In 2019, an ELD mandate made it necessary for all commercial vehicles to have ELD devices. When this happened the market began seeing an influx of products that promised to
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Best ELD Devices of 2023

Commercial vehicles must use electronic logging devices (ELDs) to track a driver’s hours of service to comply with U. S. Department of Transportation mandates. When shopping for the best ELD devices,
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ELD exemptions: What you need to know

If you operate within the trucking industry, it is crucial to be aware of the ELD mandate and its exemptions. Electronic logging devices for trucks (ELDs) have revolutionized the trucking industry
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What is an ELD app?

Are you familiar with ELD apps? Are you curious about their benefits and drawbacks for truck drivers and fleet managers? With few exceptions, electronic logging devices (ELDs) have become mandatory in
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