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On April 1, 2019, Canada’s federal government implemented a carbon tax on fuel in order to fight climate change and encourage Canadians to make greener choices in their daily lives. The CRA Fuel Charge has the largest impact on trucking companies, which burn through a lot of gas transporting goods across the country. You’ve probably […]

Whether you’re learning about driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs) for the first time, or just need a reminder of all the aspects you need to be aware of, there’s a lot to remember. In this article, we will share a checklist that simplifies and covers the key aspects of DVIR inspections that you need to […]

This past year has been unprecedented, with COVID-19 impacting all aspects of the trucking industry. Despite these circumstances, the Canadian ELD Mandate still went into effect on June 12, 2021, which means that all long haul trucking companies in Canada were expected to have transitioned fully to using 3rd party certified ELDs (electronic logging devices).  However at […]

The Canadian mandate is coming up, which means everyone is scrambling to pick an ELD provider before June 12th, 2021. However, with the short timelines, it’s easy for carriers to fall into picking and getting stuck with a subpar ELD. We’ve heard a lot of different stories from customers that switched over from other providers, […]

Split Sleeper rules are not supposed to be complicated. Yet all we could see online were confusing, inaccurate explanations of how to properly leverage the split sleeper berth hours of service rule. From different sleeper berth period splits, to how it impacts shift limits; the resources we found would lead drivers towards getting violations. So […]

Chances are, you already know the benefits of weigh station bypass if you’re reading this article on things to consider when choosing a bypass solution. If not, learn everything you need to about bypass programs here. Nowadays, fleets are looking to implement innovative bypass technologies to save time and fuel, improve the driver experience, all […]

Electronic weigh station bypass technologies, which were made to streamline and simplify truck inspections, have been evolving steadily over the past few decades. Vehicles with strong safety scores are now able to avoid unnecessary inspections, by using mobile integrated screening technology that can weigh trucks as they pass by inspection stations without slowing down. Despite […]

Your carrier is guaranteed to have experienced the frustration of having roadside inspections slow down your operations, from route delays to increased costs. That’s why weigh station bypass programs have become widely used in the trucking industry over the past few years. By understanding the basics of bypass systems and maximizing its potential, your fleet will benefit from significantly improved […]

If you manage a fleet of drivers and/or assets, you do a lot of good work when it comes to ensuring their fleet and drivers are operating safely, compliantly, and ensuring that customers are getting their freight on time. However, what happens when you or your drivers can’t lost your trailer? Perhaps the asset or […]

2021 is here. Transport Canada first announced their ruling on the mandatory usage of 3rd party certified electronic logging devices (ELDs) for logging drivers’ hours of service nearly 2 years ago. Also known as the Canadian ELD mandate. This will forcibly replace the currently held practice of maintaining daily logs manually, and we are now 5 months […]

3rd party certification for ELD providers in Canada is now a reality. It has been over a year since the Government of Canada has provided an update on the Canadian ELD mandate, which is set to come into effect on June 12, 2021. Unlike the US, to be compliant with the mandate, carriers must use […]

Weigh Stations are an inevitable aspect of freight transportation.  You know the drill – drivers pull up in an inspection station to get their trailer and truck weight checked. Most carriers and drivers have come to terms with the fact that weigh stations are a necessary annoyance. First, let’s talk about why. What are weigh stations […]

In May of 2020, the FMCSA released a final rule on hours of service changes on regulations for commercial motor vehicle drivers. The amendments made changes to a couple rules for both short-haul and long-haul drivers in the US. These hours of service updates are effective September 29, 2020. Luckily, you’ve come to the right […]

If you’re looking for the more advanced guide on split-sleeper provision, please visit the guide here: Split Sleeper HOS – Guide & Examples The hours of service rules for truck drivers weren’t designed to be easily understood. But let’s face it, the fact that you are looking up these rules means your drivers are at […]

Calculating IFTA is among the most time consuming and tedious tasks that you will do as a fleet manager or individual truck driver – especially if you are still using paper logs. Whether it’s your first time filing an IFTA report or your 50th, we’re here to show you the easiest way to file your […]