Excellence in Transportation by Merx Global

Author: Sibila Patsy  If you are in the trucking industry, you know that December 18, 2017, was Doomsday for everybody in it because of the ELD mandate that Congress imposed in 2012. If you are not in this professional area, you might still be aware of the issue as well since it's still perceived as very controversial and it is widely discussed. The ELD rule is part of the MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress ) bill signed into law by President Obama that outlines the development of America's transportation. It requires the commercial vehicle operators and carriers to have electronic log devices starting December 18, 2017, and record their hours of service (HOS) only with that machine. The rule applies to roughly 3 million truck drivers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) as the primary watchdog for implementing the ELDs says that the most significant benefit of the switch from paper to digital documentation is safety as it will "...

Being a CDL driver is well-rewarded job position, but is no secret that driver a heavy vehicle is not an easy task. The responsibility that comes with the job is huge - the hazards while carrying a huge load are times bigger than when driving a regular size car. Thus, for anyone who is just entering this field building, strong safety habits is crucial. 1. Hours-of-service (HOS) rules are something every driver of a commercial motor vehicle must comply with. Be sure to check the table issued by the FMCSA that summarizes the regulations for property-carrying and passenger-carrying drivers.  But also remember to listen to your body - d rivеrѕ ѕhоuld bе sure tо gеt еnоugh rеѕt ѕо thаt they will be аlеrt whilе оn thе rоаd. If you need some sleep you better take a nap than risk your safety and the safety of other drivers and passengers on the road. Also a good advice: CDL drivers ѕhоuld always hаvе еnоugh tо еаt and drink аnd еvеn kеер еxtrа ѕnасkѕ аnd drinks in their truсk....