Hours of Service Compliance
Hours of Service (HOS) compliance is a critical piece to managing a long haul fleet, and newly effective HOS regulations make it difficult for drivers to comply manually. Since HOS violations carry very severe penalties, many long haul fleet managers have switched to automating the process. When looking into implementing Electronic on Board Recorders (EOBR’s) many administrators are curious about all of the benefits that the automation can bring.
Automating the process of tracking Hours of Service is something that should not take second thought. Telematics can help with HOS issues by automatically tracking how long a driver has been on the road as well as off duty. Also, telematics automates and complies with the FMCSA requirements for documentation of pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Drivers are becoming increasingly dependent on automation and are less familiar with complicated HOS regulations. They demand the benefits that a rounded telematics system can provide, especially in compliance with Hours of Service regulations. Their own scores for compliance, resulting from roadside inspections, become a permanent resume for future employment, and drivers with good scores can demand better jobs. An EOBR is proven to reduce or eliminate over 80% of common citations.
Electronic On Board Recorders
Integrating EOBR’s with a GPS fleet tracking software will provide much more insight and automation than using the device by itself. Operating an EOBR device with a leading GPS fleet tracking software will give you access to enhanced maps, alerts, routes and many reports. GPS fleet tracking software will provide you with specific reports that are designed to enhance FMCSA compliance and improve CSA scores.
With the help of EOBR’s, drivers can spend more time being productive, less time on paperwork, and roadside inspections can be quicker. EOBR’s will provide companies with a significant return on investment by cutting the cost of paper forms, reducing insurance premiums with better compliance, and by enhancing company image, which can help to improve business prospects.
