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 - 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 8, 2020 <h4>By Paul DeCoste</h4> <h3><strong>Transitioning to New Trucker Path ELD?</strong></h3> Take a look at these resources for self on-boarding to your new Trucker Path Pro ELD: <h3></h3> <h4><strong>Blog Post:</strong> <a href="https://truckerpath.com/blog/self-onboard-your-new-eld/">https://truckerpath.com/blog/self-onboard-your-new-eld/</a></h4> <h3></h3> <h4><b>Web Application On-boarding:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCAhI4Byb5E&feature=youtu.be">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCAhI4Byb5E&feature=youtu.be</a></h4> <h3></h3> <h4><b>Mobile Application On-boarding:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBAr9Lo9cpg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBAr9Lo9cpg</a></h4> <h3></h3> <h4><strong>Cab Card Link:</strong> <a href="https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3Ab7f1d6a5-0ebd-4dc3-b9e4-f55dcbe9071c">https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3Ab7f1d6a5-0ebd-4dc3-b9e4-f55dcbe9071c</a></h4> <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Did you Know?</strong></h3> <a href="https://www.ttnews.com/articles/fmcsa-increases-random-drug-test-rate-50-2020">The FMCSA is increasing random drug screenings from 25% to 50% in 2020?</a> <h3></h3> The rate of drug screenings was initially reduced from 50% to 25% in 2016 but is being raised again. With 3.2 million CDL holders participating in interstate commerce and 1 million CDL holders participating in intrastate commerce, there will be more than 2 million random tests organized in 2020. <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Trucking Tip of the Week</strong></h3> This week, Love’s announced that 10 of their existing locations will now have Truck Care Centers and Speedco facilities. <a href="https://www.truckersnews.com/loves-adds-truck-care-speedco-locations/">Take a look</a> at which locations have been upgraded and are now accessible if you need tire, lube or mechanical services. <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Diesel</strong></h3> <a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/how-are-diesel-prices-determined">How are diesel prices determined?</a> <h3></h3> The price for diesel is established like most retail goods, by the shift of supply and demand in the market. But, interestingly enough, the wholesale price for diesel does not always translate to the retail price for the same good. Retail prices are determined solely by each individual enterprise that sells diesel to consumers via gas stations and fuel stations. The "rack price" is a term used to refer to the daily wholesale price of diesel and there are many different resources available to keep tabs on the diesel rack price across different wholesalers. <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Celadon Employee Payout</strong></h3> This week, Celadon was <a href="https://www.ttnews.com/articles/judge-approves-payout-plan-former-celadon-employees">granted approval to pay $4.6 million to drivers and employees that did not receive paychecks when the company shutdown.</a> A federal bankruptcy judge granted this approval. This order allows $3.4 million to be spent on unpaid compensation and termination benefits for former employees, $900,000 to owner operators, and $300,000 owed for employee benefits. Although the company is approved to pay out the drivers and employees that deserve their finals paychecks, Celadon is not bound to do so.

Jan 08, 2020 • Carriers

Industry Update - December 18, 2019 <h4>By: Paul DeCoste</h4> <h3><strong>M&Ms Destroyed</strong></h3> <a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/none-of-the-product-has-been-salvaged-17-tons-of-m-ms-lost-in-trucking-crash">Last week there was a tragic ending to a truck-full of the famous candy, M&Ms</a>. 17 tons of M&Ms were deemed unsalvageable and had to be tossed after a big rig tipped last Friday. The driver hit a side barrier which caused the truck to roll into a ditch. Thankfully the driver is okay and was only sent to the hospital for minor injuries. <h3></h3> Unfortunately, we will never see those M&Ms again… <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Weather Update</strong></h3> It’s getting colder every day! Make sure you are checking up on the latest storms and weather updates. Your Trucker Path app is the best way to see the current weather. If you are looking for a country-wide update take a look at Diesel Boss here: <a href="https://www.dieselboss.com/weather-for-truckers.htm">https://www.dieselboss.com/weather-for-truckers.htm</a> <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Trucker Path Jobs</strong></h3> Are you a qualified driver looking for new opportunities this holiday season? <a href="https://truckerpath.com/truckloads/free-load-board/">Take a look at the Trucker Path load board</a> where we are connecting drivers to jobs every day! We work with brokers AND truckers so if you are looking for a CDL job, look no further. <h3></h3> <h3><strong>ELD Update</strong></h3> <a href="https://www.ttnews.com/articles/no-soft-enforcement-when-eld-enforcement-begins-dec-17">The new ELD mandate is officially live</a>. You must use an Electronic Logging Device when operating a semi-truck. There will be no “grace” period for rigs without an ELD. On top of that, the AOBRD “grandfather” rule no longer applies so, if you haven’t already, make sure you rig your truck with an ELD ASAP! <strong> </strong> <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Did you know?</strong></h3> Christmas is coming in quick! <h3></h3> Trucker Path wishes you happy holidays! Stay safe on the road and have an amazing time with your friends and family this holiday season.

Dec 18, 2019