Electronic logging devices are mandatory for the vast majority of truck drivers and has played a vital role in improving safety. Trucking violations continue to drop steadily since the ELD rule went into effect on December 18th, 2017.
Besides remaining in compliance, installing an ELD offers a wide range of benefits for truck drivers in a variety of industries.
Here are a few of the many ways ELDs continue to make an impact in the trucking industry.
1) Reduce Paperwork
One of the benefits of an ELD is that it drastically reduces paperwork. Truck drivers can save a lot of time and effort without having to record their hours of service manually.
ELDs automatically track this information by recording the vehicle's movement. Ultimately, this reduces much paperwork and makes the job of each truck driver that much easier.
2) Proactive Maintenance
Another critical benefit of ELDs is that you gain access to real-time alerts for maintenance problems. These detailed reports can help you identify any potential issues before you are left stranded on the side of the road. Proactive maintenance will save you from experiencing significant downtime and increase productivity for each truck driver.
3) Improve Route Management
ELDs also enables fleet managers to actively monitor each carrier through GPS tracking. Knowing the location of each truck reduces the need for managers to call drivers for an update.
GPS tracking also makes it much easier to plan for the shortest route, which saves time and fuel costs. Better route management improves the bottom line and allows truck drivers to reach their destination as quickly as possible.
4) Reduce Liabilities
ELDs can play an essential role in reducing liabilities in the trucking industry. The data recorded on ELDs can be used as evidence in a court case and be the difference between winning or losing a lawsuit.
Ultimately, this can save you thousands of dollars and is just one more reason why ELDs play a crucial role in improving safety and reducing costs.
5) Lower Insurance Premiums
Insurance premiums are much lower for fleets with ELDs due to the increase in safety. These insurance companies also offer better rates because trucks with ELDs are much less likely to be stolen due to GPS tracking features.
Overall, it's a win-win situation for both truck drivers and insurance companies.
5) Lower Operational Costs
The lack of administration costs is another advantage of using an ELD. All of this information is stored automatically in real-time, which makes it much easier to manage a large number of fleets.
Fleet managers can focus on more important tasks while an ELD will handle the vast majority of data collection, which leads to improving route management and an increase in safety.
The use of ELDs continues to streamline the logging process while also improving safety for each truck driver. These devices play a crucial role in increasing productivity, maximizing efficiency, and reducing liabilities.
The trucking industry is highly competitive, but the use of ELDs offers a wide range of benefits and continues to make a significant impact on millions of truck drivers.
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