DOT & ELD Guidance Blog

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.

Learn about some important differences between the Canadian electronic logging device (ELD) mandate and the U.S. mandate.

Drivers can easily hear a lot of fiction when it comes to the team driving rules. Our experts answer the top five questions about team driving.

Follow these five tips to effectively coach your drivers and reduce downtime and unplanned maintenance expenses.

Roadcheck 2021 focuses on hours of service and vehicle lighting. Learn a simple, seven-step process for conducting pre-trip inspections.

Despite soft enforcement, there's still work to do. Learn more about Canada's ELD mandate educational enforcement period.

A possible oversight from the FMCSA means driver-salespersons won’t be able to enjoy an expanded operating area for a while.

If your company conducts local deliveries — even with small, unregulated trucks — more government oversight could be in your future.

Could your drivers be completely exempt from the 30-minute break? Learn more about the September 2020 hours-of-service rule change.