The ELD mandate brought enormous operational and cultural change in truck driver’s lives.
The people that were using paper logs since the 30s took this change really hard, but at the end of the day all truck drivers are well aware that all of them should start with the implementation of these devices by December 2017.
In addition the trucking companies and truck drivers that have already implemented these electronic logging devices have stated that they find them way more practical and useful than the old school log papers. ELD’s are the best solution that can ease truck driver’s life, these devices are allowing more precise logging and tighter delivery schedules.
2. Who Must Comply With The HOS?
Based on FMCSA’s findings all drivers that are driving a commercial motor vehicle must follow HOS’s rules and regulations.
To put it in perspective, all commercial motor vehicles-that is to say trucks and trailers that are operating in interstate commerce and have the following characteristic must comply with the HOS:
- Every truck that weighs 10,001 pounds including the loads;
- Likewise every truck that has a gross combination weight rating of more than 10,001 pounds;
- Trucks that are engaged in the transportation of hazardous materials;
