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 "...

Winter is here! From half foot snow in Nebraska to 4 inches blankets in Missouri and Michigan. And according to the Weather Chanel, more record-breaking arctic temperatures are coming to stay at least until the New Year, particularly in the Midwest and East Coast. If you travel through New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey be extra careful with keeping distance because of the freezing rain. Many, whom will have their break during the night might face slippery roads in the morning. HERE ARE 5 GOLDEN RULES, EVERY TRUCK DRIVER SHOULD KEEP IN MIND IN THIS KIND OF HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  1. Be prepared with Tire chain pliers, Liquids/Fluids, Portable Jump Starter and Recovery Strap for Semi Trucks; 2. Complete a Pre-Trip Inspection - Make sure everything is in order. You may also want to double check for a shovel, flashlight, snow plow, GPS and Cell Phone (chargers, etc.) 3. Give yourself plenty of safe space and do not make any sudden, sharp moves. 4. If strand...