Category: Compliance & Regulation

The Internet of Things, or IoT, refers to connected devices that collect, share, and act on data. In everyday life, that might include smart home devices, connected appliances, or wearable technology....

For fleet managers, compliance can create a significant administrative burden. Taxes, safety rules, inspection requirements, driver documentation, maintenance records, and reporting obligations can al...

Adding GPS tracking to fleet operations can help improve visibility, routing, fuel efficiency, safety, and maintenance planning. Platforms like Zonar can give fleet leaders a clearer view of how vehic...

What Are GPS Jammers and Blockers? GPS jammers and blockers are signal-interference devices designed to disrupt location tracking. For fleets that rely on GPS tracking, telematics, routing, driver vis...

Fleet telematics helps businesses track, monitor, and manage vehicles from a connected platform. For fleet truck management, telematics can provide visibility into location, speed, mileage, driver beh...

Most commercial drivers subject to hours of service rules now use electronic logging devices, but every driver should still understand how to fill out a driver’s daily log. Paper logs may still be nee...

What Are Hours-of-Service Regulations? Hours-of-service regulations, often called HOS rules, limit how long certain commercial motor vehicle drivers may drive or remain on duty before taking required ...

Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation for Fleet Operators Section 179 and bonus depreciation are tax provisions that may help businesses deduct qualifying equipment, vehicles, software, or other business...

What Is ELD Compliance? ELD compliance is now a standard part of fleet operations for many commercial carriers. For fleets that fall under the rule, electronic logging devices help replace paper recor...

Hours of service (HOS) rules are designed to help prevent fatigued driving by limiting how long commercial drivers can drive, how long they can remain on duty, and when they must take rest breaks. For...

How DOT Safety Ratings Work for Motor Carriers Trucking is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the United States. Motor carriers must manage driver qualification, hours-of-service records,...

When did ELD became mandatory? The clearest answer is this: the U.S. electronic logging device mandate took effect on February 16, 2016, most covered motor carriers had to start using an ELD or grandf...