Jan 06, 2020

Self-onboard Your New ELD

Self-onboard Your New ELD

Hello,

We are pleased you are making the transition to the new Trucker Path ELD Pro! We have created a couple of videos for you to do self-onboarding. Please watch the videos below, if afterward, you have technical issues please contact our Support team at 757-941-7806. Before drivers head out on the road with their new ELD, ensure they have a copy of their printed logs for the past 7 days and a copy of the cab card found in the link below.

Web Application On-board:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCAhI4Byb5E&feature=youtu.be

Mobile Application On-board:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBAr9Lo9cpg&feature=youtu.be

Click Here for Cab Card

Thank you and enjoy your new Trucker Path ELD Pro!

Industry Update - October 29, 2019 <h4>By Paul DeCoste</h4> <h3><strong>Did you know?</strong></h3> The classic trucking movie, Black Top was released twenty years ago this month. <h3></h3> Starring Meat Loaf, this trucking thriller was released October 20, 2000. <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Trucking Tip of the Week:</strong></h3> With summer being long behind us now, watch out for dangerous, icy road conditions in the northern US. In North Dakota, they are experiencing winds <a href="https://www.weather.gov/unr/WinterStorm-170124">that range from 15 to 25 mph</a> with gusts that are getting up to 40 mph. Temperatures are getting into the negatives and are expected to fall below -10 by tonight. <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Industry Update:</strong></h3> More than 3600 Mack workers on strike. For the first time in 35 years, Mack employees have walked out of their jobs and are protesting. The bulk of the protests are centered around the company failing to renegotiate contract terms with the union. Terms that include wage increases, job security, holiday/vacation, workplace health/safety, healthcare, and retirement options. <h3></h3> <a href="https://www.thedrive.com/news/30402/nearly-3600-uaw-affiliated-mack-truck-workers-strike-against-low-wages-benefits">The last Mack strike happened in 1984</a>, when roughly 9,200 workers walked off the job while contract negotiations took place. <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Laws and Regulation:</strong></h3> Michigan State Police officers are <a href="https://www.metrotimes.com/news-hits/archives/2019/10/01/michigan-state-police-to-begin-roadside-drug-testing-program-that-includes-mouth-swabs-for-oral-screenings">now allowed to administer roadside saliva tests for drivers</a>. These tests are made to detect the presence of amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamines, and opiates. More specifically, the cannabis portion of the test is only looking for delta 9 THC, the well-known and psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Hours of Service Update:</strong></h3> <a href="https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/newsroom/federal-motor-carrier-safety-administration-publishes-hours-service-proposal-improve-safety">Did you submit your comments to the FMSCSA</a> about the new ELD regulations? To date, they have received over 7,000 comments on the proposed changes. Although the due date was October 21<sup>st</sup>, you can get more information on submissions here: <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/08/22/2019-17810/hours-of-service-of-drivers">https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/08/22/2019-17810/hours-of-service-of-drivers</a>. <h3></h3>

Oct 29, 2019 • Carriers

Industry Update - December 5, 2019 <h4><strong>By Paul DeCoste</strong></h4> <h3><strong>Did you Know?</strong></h3> It is a safety violation to replace your truck seat with a <a href="https://cdllife.com/2019/nebraska-state-patrol-finds-unusual-violation/">lawn chair…</a> <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Weather Report</strong></h3> Pennsylvania and New Jersey have <a href="https://cdllife.com/2019/states-issue-truck-bans-ahead-of-snow-storm/">issued travel bans for vehicles</a> in lieu of a massive snowstorm. Vehicles affected are double trailers, empty trailers, RVs, motorcycles, and non-commercial vehicles hauling trailers. This travel ban went into effect at 6 AM on Monday, December 2<sup>nd</sup>. <h3></h3> For more information on which roads are blocked from travel, take a look at the Pennsylvania DOT Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaDepartmentofTransportation/">https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaDepartmentofTransportation/</a> <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Regulations</strong></h3> California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced that it is <a href="https://www.ttnews.com/articles/carb-suspends-imminent-ghg-rule-trailers">suspending the enforcement of its greenhouse gas trailer standards.</a> The original standards could be met by adding features to trailers that reduce aerodynamic drag, upgrade the tire pressure monitoring system, introduce low-rolling-pressure tires or other weight reduction methods. <h3></h3> These standards were set to go into effect on January 1<sup>st</sup>, 2020 and had to be met by manufacturers of new trailers. However, due to the lack of federal enforcement and confusion among the definition of a “new trailer”, the CARB has suspended the implementation of these rules for the next two or three years. <h3></h3> <h3><strong>ELD Update</strong></h3> The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is warning <a href="https://cdllife.com/2019/cvsa-warns-truckers-no-soft-enforcement-for-eld-deadline/">that there will be no leeway on December 17<sup>th</sup></a> for drivers that have no transitioned to approved ELDs. <h3></h3> Look out drivers! The CVSA says that on December 17<sup>th</sup>, any driver caught without an FMCSA approved device will be considered to have no record of duty status and will be declared out of service for 10 hours. That’s valuable time that no one can afford to lose! Make sure your ELD is in line with the FMCSA rules: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/hours-service/elds/general-information-about-eld-rule <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Trucking Industry Serving the Community</strong></h3> Truckers serve the community in many different ways and styles. <a href="https://www.trucker.com/drivers/drivers-industry-leaders-lead-through-charitable-work">Here are just a couple of foundations making a difference this Christmas season:</a> <h3></h3> <ul> <li><strong>The Convoy of Care</strong> – Founded in 2016, Convoy of Care delivers critical supplies to families in need after natural disasters. They have delivered supplies to multiple states across the US and even found a way to get supplies to the Bahamas.</li> </ul> <h3></h3> <ul> <li><strong>The American Logistics Aid Network</strong> – The ALAN provides free logistics support to disaster relief organizations before, during and after natural disasters.</li> </ul> <h3></h3> <ul> <li><strong>CFI</strong> – CFI has been donating through its Truckloads of Treasure event since 1993 and has collected over $800,000 in donations from employees and contractors alike. They choose multiple charities to support each year and even hold fundraising events like chili cook-offs, silent auctions and ugly sweater contests.</li> </ul> <h3></h3> <ul> <li><strong>XPO Logistics</strong> – XPO supports the Ohio based non-profit, Elves and More which helped surprise over 800 children with bikes during the 2018 holidays. They even donated 500 bikes for a Christmas in July event this past summer.</li> </ul> <h3></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Wreaths Across America</strong> – Drivers throughout the industry look forward to participating in Wreaths Across America, a foundation that coordinates wreath laying ceremonies at more than 1,600 locations across the nation. Drivers support by delivering wreaths to different locations and even participating in the wreath laying events.</li> </ul>

Dec 05, 2019 • Carriers

Industry Update - January 24, 2020 <h4>By Paul DeCoste</h4> <h3></h3> <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Industry Update</strong></h3> Curious about the top issues discussed in the trucking industry in 2019? Take a look at this graphic from the ATRI Top Industry Issues 2019 survey. <h3> <a href="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/01/image002-1.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4869 aligncenter" src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/01/image002-1-300x244.png" alt="" width="300" height="244" /></a></h3> <h3><strong>Weather Update</strong></h3> <a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/snowstorm-lingers-into-weekend-for-midwest-northeast-with-forecast-video">This snowstorm</a> has been building up over the past few days and drivers need to be aware of some potential snowfall in the Midwest. The following locations should be driven on with caution for the weekend; Milwaukee and Green Bay, Wisconsin, Michigan’s upper peninsula, Chicago and South Bend, Indiana. <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Pilot Name Change</strong></h3> <a href="https://cdllife.com/2020/truck-stop-giant-announces-big-name-change/">Just yesterday, Pilot Flying J announced that</a> they are changing their company name to “Pilot Company”. This new corporate name is meant to, “serve as an umbrella that captures the total portfolio of the business as it continues to expand its retail and energy operations.” <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Driver Saves Lives</strong></h3> <a href="https://www.truckersnews.com/driver-fights-fire-at-accident-scene-honored-for-his-efforts/">Linden O’Donnell went out of his way to put out a car fire</a> and help several motorists. He was driving on the right side of Interstate 280 when he witnessed a car smash into the back of a stalled SUV. Thankfully the SUV was empty, but the passengers of the car were barely conscious and in need of help. As fire crept from the engine to the cab, Linden ran to grab his fire extinguisher and put out the flames. This allowed Linden to safely assist the drivers out of the car and out of harm’s way. His courage and ability to react deserves the honor he is receiving. <h3></h3> <h3>New Tech</h3> <a href="https://www.ttnews.com/articles/companies-explore-using-old-electric-car-batteries-cut-costs">This pilot study done by American Electric Power and Nissan Motor Co</a>., is testing the reuse of old batteries to reduce costs for electric cars. This new process has the potential to lower system costs by one-half and even extend the power of lithium batteries by one-third.

Jan 24, 2020 • Carriers