DOT & ELD Guidance Blog

Do you want to improve your company's safety metrics, reduce the chance of costly post-crash litigation, and better retain your drivers? Here are three steps to get there.

In today's world of off-site DOT audits and nuclear verdicts, you must maintain your records to the highest standards, and that means switching to electronic recordkeeping.

The Canadian ELD mandate has a new enforcement date. Here's what you need to know so you're prepared for January 1, 2023.

The J. J. Keller^® Encompass^® Fleet Management System is celebrating 20 years of fleet management in 2022! Take a look at our exciting new enhancements.

Your effort to dig deep into your roadside inspection data has enormous payoffs. Here's how it's done.

The FMCSA announced changes to its windshield obstruction rule. Here's what you need to know when the changes take place on May 6, 2022.

In 2021, 95% of FMCSA audits resulted in violations. Here's what they found, and how your fleet can prevent these issues.

New guidance is expected soon on the FMCSA's definition of a yard move.

Showing that you have adequate controls in place for hours of service requires exceptional documentation and recordkeeping.

Driver coaching is the foundation of any top-tier performance management program. Here are four aspects of successful driver coaching.

Learn how vehicle tracking GPS technology supports 5 important FMCSA safety management controls.

2022 is shaping up to be another challenging year in the trucking industry. Motor carriers can find success in 2022 by using the following best practices.

Canada's ELD compliance date is just seven months away. Here's the latest news on the mandate and what fleets need to do now to prepare for full compliance.

Commercial vehicle inspections are critical to highway safety. Here are the top FAQs about what inspection and maintenance records you're required to keep.

Difficult conversations are an essential aspect of managing people. Here's how to practice and prepare for driver one-on-one meetings.

The FMCSA recently issued a new version of the Medical Examination Report Form. Here's what you need to know.

The benefits of an ELD extend well beyond just hours of service. Here are 5 ways to use your ELD for maximum productivity.

Clear policies and procedures are a critical piece of your organization's safety program. Here are some things to consider when developing yours.

Interviewing driver applicants in person is a best practice. Here are some quick tips to help the interview process go smoothly.

Compliance challenges, tight timelines and lean resources can result in overwhelming stress for a fleet manager. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Are you proactively managing the defective vehicles you've had to remove from service? Here are some best practices to consider.

Do you know the five types of supporting documents? Walk through an example of how to properly use each of them.

Here are a few last-minute pointers for you and your drivers as you roll out your ELD program to comply with Canada's ELD mandate.