The year 2017 is set to bring about big changes for many fleet businesses that involve trucking. This change is the new Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule requiring trucks currently using paper logs or other logging software to transition to officially sanctioned electronic logging devices software and services by December 18, 2017.

If you’re like many in the industry, you may be wondering why this is happening – and why it is happening now. There are quite a few benefits to businesses within the industry for making the transition, these are just a few of the reasons the government believes electronic logging devices are the right solution. Read the rest of this entry »

GPS tracking technology is a tool many businesses in several different industries can use to improve all around safety. Using GPS tracking devices in the workplace provides all these, very real, benefits to businesses and many, many more.

Locate Employees Quickly During Emergencies

In moments when seconds matter, employee tracking can save the lives of your people on the road. Whether they’ve been in an accident, are experiencing medical emergencies, or are facing perilous road conditions, the ability to pinpoint their precise locations and get help to them quickly is priceless. Read the rest of this entry »

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s enacted the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Rule in an effort to create safer roads for all, as well as to create safer work environments for trucker drivers.

How does the ELD Rule help keep the roads safer for everyone?

One of the key provisions of the rule requires all carriers to use qualifying electronic logging devices to track, manage, and share specific RODS (records of duty status) information. Here’s what you need to know about ELDs and the Electronic Logging Device Rule. Read the rest of this entry »

On one morning near the beginning of the New Year, Miller’s Custom Cabinets owner, Daniel Miller received an unwelcome call from one of his employees that his brand new fleet truck was gone.

His employee said the truck was stolen after they had stopped real quick at QuikTrip on 291 in Independence.

Miller said he called the police immediately after and then looked at his GPS tracking technology which all the fleet trucks are installed with them. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re a craftsman, your tools are the bread and butter of your work. It’s likely that you’ve spent significant amounts of money on the tools in your toolkit, so you’ve always got the right equipment to hand no matter the job. Even if you’re more of a DIY hobbyist, you’d be lost without your tools when you’ve an important job to do around the home.

Tools such as Snap-on spanners, Craftsman professional tool sets, power tools, and toolboxes are expensive, and thieves know exactly what brands they’re looking for when it comes to taking what isn’t theirs.

In this article, we look at 10 tips to prevent your tools being stolen, as well as how to recover them if the worst happens. Read the rest of this entry »