{"id":15357,"date":"2017-03-28T18:34:45","date_gmt":"2017-03-28T18:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gpsinsight.com\/?p=15357"},"modified":"2023-02-01T20:06:17","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T20:06:17","slug":"how-much-does-eld-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gpsinsight.com\/blog\/how-much-does-eld-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does ELD Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What Will ELD Cost Your Fleet?<\/h1>\n

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In the rush to comply with the ELD mandate that went into effect in 2019, ELD cost was one of the big concerns for fleet owners and managers. That still hasn’t changed.<\/p>\n

Just a few years ago, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration commissioned a study to gauge the impact the ELD mandate would have on fleets nationwide. At the time, the FMCSA estimated the costs at $41.25 per month, per truck.<\/p>\n

Fast forward to today. Prices have plummeted. Hardware is less expensive, and some providers are even providing full-featured apps, which can start at low as $15 per month, per vehicle.<\/p>\n

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During the FMCSA study<\/a>, hard-wired tablets were by far the most-common type of ELD hardware. But the Bring Your Own Device \u2013 aka BYOD \u2013 option has only grown as tablets and smartphones have become more and more capable. In addition to low-cost apps, some vendors also have options to pay all upfront, finance over time, or rent the ELD devices.<\/p>\n

Here are a few points to consider if you’re pricing ELD solutions:<\/p>\n

Hardware<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You can choose vehicle-installed ELDs provided by your vendor or Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD<\/a>) as a hardware option to track Hours of Service (HOS). There are pros and cons to either option. Most importantly, you must ensure whichever option you choose will make your fleet compliant with the regulations.<\/p>\n

Installation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re hard-wiring components to your vehicle, make sure you select a vendor that has access to a network of professional installers that are experienced in ELD installations. Installation is crucial for any fleet management hardware. <\/p>\n

There’s a lot at stake: If your solution fails and your drivers don’t quickly handle the problem<\/a>, they could be placed OOS (Out of Service) for 8 hours plus the fine. After that, they will be allowed to continue their trip to their destination. Then, they must install and use an ELD to continue operating beyond that.<\/p>\n

Quality installations reduce the risk of failure, so make sure your provider can show what steps they take to make the process go smoothly.<\/p>\n

Training\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Set aside time for your drivers to learn how to use the E-logs. It\u2019s regulated that ELD vendors provide a manual as a resource for drivers. To go a step further, a good vendor will include additional training resources at no additional charge.<\/p>\n

Apps<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While many vendors were reluctant to adopt apps, their flexibility and ease of use are swaying the doubters. They’re extremely customizable to your situation: For example, you can customize the ELD app to work for a driver in Illinois hauling perishable food, or a driver in California hauling hazardous waste. That makes complying with state and federal regulations easier than ever. Some apps even have embedded tutorials, customizable checklists, and many other features besides their low cost.<\/p>\n

Apps might also be the fastest way to get compliant. You won’t need installation, which will save time implementing the solution.<\/p>\n

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Get a custom price quote.<\/h3>\n

Find out how much a GPS Insight solution will be for your fleet.<\/p>\n

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Beyond the ELD Cost<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Nobody likes regulations that cost them money. But there’s good news in this case: ELD might require an upfront investment, but it has terrific potential for saving time and money. The FMCSA study found that drivers spent far less time using ELD than they did filling out paper forms. That alone helped fleets realize significant ROI \u2013 more than enough to pay for the ELDs.<\/p>\n

Make the Most of the Mandate<\/strong><\/h2>\n

After finding out\u00a0if you\u2019re required to comply<\/a> and looking into costs, the next step is to choose an ELD solution. With the same minimum equipment that is required to comply with the ELD Mandate, you can also select a vendor that has many more bells and whistles at little or no additional cost. In addition to electronic logging and DVIR,\u00a0some ELD solutions<\/a>\u00a0include GPS tracking, navigation, and driver messaging features.<\/p>\n

These features can greatly improve your fleet management and can multiply your ROI. If you\u2019re required to buy the equipment anyway, choosing the right partner might make getting ELD a positive experience after all.<\/p>\n

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GPS Insight Compliance Management Solution<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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How much does ELD cost? Read our blog to find out ELD prices and to learn more about our FMCSA compliant Electronic Logging Devices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":43,"featured_media":16149,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"

\"Unique<\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

Along with the ways you expect to use a GPS tracking solution, there are many unique uses cases for this technology to improve fleet operations. By working with a GPS tracking provider, towing fleets<\/a> can solve unique concerns facing their industry.<\/p>

This blog is part three of the \u201cUnique Use Cases for GPS Tracking\u201d series and highlights two safety challenges that towing fleets have been able to solve with GPS tracking technology.<\/p>

The challenges: <\/strong><\/h2>

A unique safety challenge for towing fleets is ensuring driver safety when picking up vehicles from potentially dangerous customer locations. For the most part, tow drivers head into service requests unsure of what they will encounter. This presents a significant safety risk for towing fleets because management has no way to guarantee their drivers\u2019 safety on the job.<\/p>

Another unique safety challenge has to do with the tow trucks themselves. It is extremely hazardous for tow trucks to be driven with a power take-off (PTO) switch engaged, which is activated when the flatbed is lowered to hook up a vehicle. This could cause the tow truck\u2019s flatbed to drop to the ground with a vehicle attached while driving, which is extremely hazardous for both the driver and the public.<\/p>

How they were solved with GPS tracking: <\/strong><\/h2>

To increase driver safety during service requests, towing fleets can use a GPS tracking solution to create custom landmarks, or geo-fences, around locations that are known to be unsafe. If a particular residence has a history of violent residents or if a neighborhood is located in a bad part of town, fleet managers have the ability to let their drivers know as soon as they arrive by setting a landmark alert. Drivers will receive the alert to their cell phone to notify them as soon as they enter the landmark with a custom note about the location. For a dangerous customer site, a custom note could be, \u201cDangerous customer location! Police escort may be required.\u201d<\/p>

To ensure a tow truck\u2019s flatbed is secure when the vehicle is in motion, towing fleets can use a GPS tracking solution to setup PTO alerts. If the PTO switch is not turned off before the vehicle starts moving, a PTO alert will be sent to the driver\u2019s cell phone with a custom message so they are aware of the situation as quickly as possible. By ensuring a tow truck\u2019s flatbed is secure while driving, towing fleets will be able to prevent accidents, injuries, and even fatalities involving their tow trucks.<\/p>

There are many other unique use cases for GPS tracking alerts. By selecting a GPS tracking provider with the ability to customize its functionality, you will be able to solve the challenges that are unique to your business.<\/p>

For more information on how your business can solve unique safety challenges with GPS tracking, contact GPS Insight<\/a>!<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[487],"tags":[99,1134,1135,1136,1137,104,105],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gpsinsight.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15357"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gpsinsight.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gpsinsight.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gpsinsight.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/43"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gpsinsight.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15357"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gpsinsight.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15357\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gpsinsight.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16149"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gpsinsight.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15357"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gpsinsight.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15357"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gpsinsight.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15357"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}