{"id":26328,"date":"2020-03-31T11:57:18","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T15:57:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofleet.com\/?p=26328"},"modified":"2024-11-19T03:19:12","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T08:19:12","slug":"buying-eld-solutions-questions-to-ask","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofleet.com\/buying-eld-solutions-questions-to-ask\/","title":{"rendered":"Questions To Ask Before Buying ELD Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the deadline to be <\/span>ELD compliant<\/span><\/a> is looming closer (or as already passed), it\u2019s important that every fleet manager researches what electronic logging device will work best for them. As many fleets could still be operating without such devices, it\u2019s only a matter of time before drivers are asked to show hours of service without using paperlogs. Prior to discussing the important questions that fleet managers should ask when buying ELD solutions, it\u2019s important to understand how buying the right (or wrong) device could affect your fleet and why you need to be ELD compliant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Is The ELD Mandate?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The <\/span>ELD Mandate<\/span><\/a> is a regulation which focuses on the amount of travelling a commercial motor vehicle operator has and can complete. Specifically, it focuses on limiting the amount of driving to a pre-set and pre-determined \u2018safe duration\u2019 to ensure that drivers are not overworking themselves to complete more deliveries or routes. This stems from the concern that more driving incidents, accidents or poor judgement calls typically happen when drivers behind the wheel are tired because they have not had enough rest on the clock or between shifts. In order to <\/span>complete this<\/span><\/a>, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) began to move towards electronic devices (ELDs)<\/a>. ELDs are devices which record the driving time and hours-of-service (HOS) of a driver via telematics and IoT innovation. This is possible as the device typically has a plug-and-play feature which allows it to be installed into nearly any vehicle to immediately start to monitor the engine and whether it is running. However, as every fleet is different, it\u2019s important to perform your own research in regards to your specific fleet size and location with up-to-date information to ensure that you are compliant at all times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n