Final ELD Mandate Deadline Takes Place in December
October 10, 2019
The last leg of the electronic logging mandate occurs in December, and all fleets that are required to keep records of duty service will need to have electronic logging devices (ELD) installed in their trucks. Many fleets have already made the transition, but those that haven’t should act now.
<p>“We want to make sure we’re having discussions with our customers so we can understand their current state and their goals,” said Samantha Thompson, <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/connected-fleet-solutions/connecting-fleets/" rel="noopener noreferrer">fleet telematics</a> and customer success manager at <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Penske</a> Transportation Solutions. “Then we can find a product that grows with their fleet and doesn’t just solve for right now.”</p><p>Customers that haven’t yet installed ELDs first need to determine if they have an automatic on-board recording device (AOBRD) or an even older system. Then they have to figure out what steps they have to take to either update their existing system or install a new one.</p><p>“For systems two-to-three years old, it could be as simple as a software update,” Thompson said. “Some of our customers who bought hardware five-to-six years ago may need to upgrade or switch their hardware. Penske can serve as a neutral, trusted advisor. We understand the landscape of what is happening in the market. We can help customers find a solution, install the product and integrate that solution with Penske's systems.”</p><p>ELDs record drivers’ hours-of-service, but the data they generate can have additional benefits for fleets.</p><p>Thompson: “Yes, the government is telling you that you have to install an ELD, but there is a lot of value outside of being compliant with hours-of-service rules. Even on a small scale, the data can help a fleet increase efficiency, improve safety and streamline operations.”</p><p>Penske works closely with customers to identify the ways an ELD can go above and beyond merely recording HOS information. “Connectivity means visibility,” Thompson explained. “That gives me information to manage my fleet.”</p><p>ELDs are connected to the engine, which means they can report useful data, such as fuel information. Also, many of these systems can integrate with Penske's systems so pre- and post-trip inspection reports can be sent directly to Penske.</p><p>“And we integrate with fault codes and other engine information that we’re using for remote diagnostics,” Thompson noted, adding that Penske’s 24/7 Roadside Assistance team can access the information when a vehicle has a breakdown. “We can look at the fault codes, fuel level, engine temperature, the year make and model. There is a lot of information that can come off the vehicle to help get it taken care of faster.”</p><p>Fleets need to make qualified ELD buying decisions, but they need to make them quickly. "You need to do this before December,” she stated. “You have to take into account not only purchasing a system but getting it installed, providing training and managing the change.”</p><p>Fleets need to ensure that drivers know how to operate the system and can provide the right information during an inspection.</p><p>“If your driver doesn’t know how to use the ELD and how to navigate it, it is like he doesn’t have one,” Thompson said. “I can’t stress enough the importance of making sure the drivers know how to get the information.”</p><p><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff </em></p></div>
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Today, the Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) announced that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published the waiver TRALA requested for short-term rental trucks in the Federal Register.
<p>According to TRALA's announcement: This 90-day waiver from the <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/for-customers/penske-driver-app/" rel="noopener">Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate</a> runs from today to <strong>April 19, 2018. </strong>While TRALA was told by the agency this waiver was coming since December 12, 2017, TRALA had been waiting for the FMCSA to formally post it in the Federal Register so that any driver of a short-term rental truck can simply print out a copy of the notice and carry it in their cab during this time frame. With the ELD Mandate going in to effect December 18, 2017, many safety officers have been unaware of the waiver being granted for rental trucks, which had created confusion for several TRALA members. By posting the waiver in the Federal Register, TRALA expects the inspection process to be much simpler for rental trucks.</p><p>The 90-day waiver will allow trucks rented for 30 days or less to use paper logs to record their Hours-of-Service and allow TRALA members more time to equip trucks with ELDs. This 90-day waiver can only be issued once but following its conclusion, rental customers will still be able to rely on the 8 day exemption from the ELD Mandate for rental trucks that TRALA received late last year which runs for five years.</p><p>There are several requirements within the 90-day waiver that must be followed in order to benefit from this exemption. They include:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>The waiver expires <strong>April 19, 2018.</strong></li> <li>The exemption covers rental of any property-carrying vehicle for a period of 30 days or less and evidence that a carrier has simply replaced one rental with another 30 days will be considered a violation.</li> <li>Drivers operating under this waiver must still comply with all other regulations such as paper logs while operating a short-term rental truck.</li> <li>Motor carriers must have a "satisfactory" rating in order to utilize this waiver.</li> <li>Drivers must carry a copy of the Federal Register notice in the vehicle and present it to a law enforcement officer upon request.</li> <li>Carriers operating under this waiver must notify FMCSA within 5 business days of any accident involving any vehicle that was using this waiver at the time of the accident.</li> <li>FMCSA expects that drivers and their employing motor carrier operating under the terms of this waiver will maintain their safety record and if they do not, FMCSA will revoke the waiver from that particular motor carrier.</li></ul><p>You may view and print out the official 90-day waiver published in the Federal Register by <strong><u><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-3D001yXvlAeZhLBjNqugUM4tqBwUFqcJXwFI0tj-2DPwS-2DyYTE02p3zuPw93DEaRhhx2JawTJJaWQWSlOrJeT7-2DKnQoajFEVq-5Fq1RlAyWDsUnyake5GOfRSpPBIuhaJ0a3WHeWLgSmmd3EcqOwg0kpLz23b7C000XL-5FMG-2DpE19OdsE3-5FfSt-5Ft735nqF2u-5FMRmAO2X-5FYiDXFSDtvgIwhVAXL99f4o5BqYTIMEaDB8268-2DgnX6eA-3D-26c-3DzdSn7ALBVVC3UOHHR9PmdQZwW1-2D5uGltdrKvyN26BLh6WdYv6pgAKQ-3D-3D-26ch-3DENDkUYH0A8zn-2DMQ5e8QooSdzks7QiZri7J7LECljkQhKoNV3Gc4avw-3D-3D&d=DwMFaQ&c=h3doYy8SM5A3ClRIfuW3kMsQeA1oLqCc_JYUUs-p_mE&r=s4Y7tKaKHCT0wInRh3i0TuNac5NhDftsRfZJkA_xuq0&m=L2y5TQpE6mNwMfLYEIRRNnjE0iIUU-enykoqK-zZKAY&s=DrAQS3tePBBEXImJnooB4i4b1mR-3NwWesmrD3ab-UE&e=" rel="noopener">clicking here</a></u>. </strong></p><p>TRALA encourages its members, their customers, and drivers to print out the notice to ensure there is a copy in every rental vehicle that intends to take advantage of this waiver.</p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><strong>Penske Offers Free, Simple Solutions to Log Hours in Rental Trucks</strong></p><p>To help its customers simplify the electronic Hours of Service logging for rental trucks issue, Penske launched the <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/connected-fleet-solutions/providing-insights/penske-driver-app/" rel="noopener">Penske Driver™</a> mobile app – the truck rental and leasing industry’s first fully integrated, custom app that provides truck drivers with easy Hours of Service (HOS) functionality to meet the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, and other productivity tools.</p><p>Designed to comply with Hours of Service (HOS) regulations for <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/for-customers/penske-driver-app/" rel="noopener">Penske commercial customers who rent trucks</a>, the Penske Driver app is available for Android and iOS/Apple devices.</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>The Penske Driver app quickly and easily connects using Bluetooth inside Penske’s rental trucks.</li> <li>The app is then integrally synchronized to meet ELD mandate requirements, and it remains connected to ensure the driver is always in compliance.</li> <li>Activating the app is easy with assistance from Penske’s rental associates.</li> <li>The innovative app was custom built by Penske based on extensive customer and driver research and is supported 24/7 by Penske’s in-house staff.</li></ul><p>The Penske Driver app and its related Hours of Service (HOS) solution is <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/for-customers/penske-driver-app/" rel="noopener"><strong>free to Penske’s commercial truck rental customers</strong>.</a></p><p>In addition to its new app, Penske continues to allow drivers and fleets to use their own portable ELD systems within its rental vehicles.</p><p><strong>The Penske Driver app enables truck drivers to:</strong></p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Easily log Hours of Service (HOS) in Penske rental vehicles and comply with the ELD mandate.</li> <li>Quickly locate Penske Truck Leasing service, rental and fuel locations as well as other locations, including truck stops, CNG stations and public scales.</li> <li>Access essential vehicle information, including full visibility into a vehicle’s recent service history.</li> <li>Digitally submit fuel receipts with a simple form and receipt photo, virtually eliminating paperwork.</li></ul><p>Download a free copy of <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/pdfs/ELD-Success-Guide.pdf" rel="noopener">Penske’s ELD Success Guide here. </a></p><p>The Penske Driver app is available for immediate free download in the Apple App Store and on Google Play.</p></div>
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FMCSA Posts ELD Waiver for Rental Trucks Online
January 15, 2018
The Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) reported over the weekend that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) listed its 90-day waiver from the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate, for rental trucks on its website. While TRALA was granted the waiver December 12, 2017, it was awaiting FMCSA to formally post the waiver in the Federal Register. TRALA expects FMCSA to formally post the waiver in the Federal Register later this week. Penske Truck Leasing is a member of TRALA and operates an extensive fleet of commercial rental trucks.
<p>According to TRALA's email bulletin, with the ELD mandate going into effect December 18, 2017, many safety officers were unaware of the waiver being granted for rental trucks. By posting the waiver on the FMCSA's website, and soon in the Federal Register, TRALA expects the inspection process to be simpler for rental trucks. The 90-day waiver allows trucks rented for 30 days or less to use paper logs to record their Hours-of-Service (HOS). This 90-day waiver may only be issued once; however, after it expires TRALA members will still be able to rely on an 8-day exemption from the ELD mandate for rental trucks. You may view the 90-day TRALA waiver posted on FMCSA's website by <strong><u><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-3D001Bt-2DnaIyd18kE4B59sXY1CBw65CpDHXHgmO-2D6Tj3S02UC0crUE9n8eupskDg326vl-5FirR6RETK72WiWQp4X65NT3-2DJ-2Dxq7DsnEK5gXXVcY-5FIlCOLpddgaVyZF9d5fsLbb1ZcFv4ZYy9MF0K83woTISCtm0UV5CDDpjuCmbJLLcTEpbGlnHSM8vdteAJAwdzBHbgBhhkXhC75Kw4Gbpv6h9GdzEh4bkO7MEck5Nr5DVzFW5vO0qLDu8tnyS675xbXDh3ZUjNy78fSyeWLi9PsOpLQox-2DxAlDaxv7JaHr8IxEw-3D-26c-3DEQ4SrC3GeKk8W9nSMWb8Jd1n7D8pj36y4TcR4r9a7-5F-2DUXud5SuLRJg-3D-3D-26ch-3Dr7LuEm6yFj6-2DQZjcJrJGFpimG3tVackk7-2D5TFEGtn7faosFMiHUHCA-3D-3D&d=DwMFaQ&c=h3doYy8SM5A3ClRIfuW3kMsQeA1oLqCc_JYUUs-p_mE&r=s4Y7tKaKHCT0wInRh3i0TuNac5NhDftsRfZJkA_xuq0&m=0gU-fy5e_WwO1DpOpTE7KdjMjkWFLyZXiO2Mo1NB2Qc&s=-X8P28k6mtTcO-7lMcScpl7YNpiKb5nufS9gssthglg&e=">clicking here</a></u></strong>.</p><p><strong>Penske Offers Free, Simple Solutions to Log Hours in Rental Trucks</strong></p><p>To help its customers simplify the electronic Hours of Service logging for rental trucks issue, Penske launched the <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/connected-fleet-solutions/providing-insights/penske-driver-app/">Penske Driver™</a> mobile app – the truck rental and leasing industry’s first fully integrated, custom app that provides truck drivers with easy Hours of Service (HOS) functionality to meet the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, and other productivity tools.</p><p>Designed to comply with Hours of Service (HOS) regulations for <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/for-customers/penske-driver-app/" rel="noopener">Penske commercial customers who rent trucks</a>, the Penske Driver app is available for Android and iOS/Apple devices.</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>The Penske Driver app quickly and easily connects using Bluetooth inside Penske’s rental trucks.</li> <li>The app is then integrally synchronized to meet ELD mandate requirements, and it remains connected to ensure the driver is always in compliance.</li> <li>Activating the app is easy with assistance from Penske’s rental associates.</li> <li>The innovative app was custom built by Penske based on extensive customer and driver research and is supported 24/7 by Penske’s in-house staff.</li></ul><p>The Penske Driver app and its related Hours of Service (HOS) solution is <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/for-customers/penske-driver-app/"><strong>free to Penske's commercial truck rental customers</strong>.</a></p><p>In addition to its new app, Penske continues to allow drivers and fleets to use their own portable ELD systems within its rental vehicles.</p><p><strong>The Penske Driver app enables truck drivers to:</strong></p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Easily log Hours of Service (HOS) in Penske rental vehicles and comply with the ELD mandate.</li> <li>Quickly locate Penske Truck Leasing service, rental and fuel locations as well as other locations, including truck stops, CNG stations and public scales.</li> <li>Access essential vehicle information, including full visibility into a vehicle’s recent service history.</li> <li>Digitally submit fuel receipts with a simple form and receipt photo, virtually eliminating paperwork.</li></ul><p>Download a free copy of <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/pdfs/ELD-Success-Guide.pdf">Penske’s ELD Success Guide here. </a></p><p>The Penske Driver app is available for immediate free download in the Apple App Store and on Google Play.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="feb630667b93b3c948f9f707919c8c3a" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="98fcb" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODQ0OS9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0MDY1NDM2OX0.4BHIOZwFRBnCwccH58zJsZHIkzL50Pz5P_DKUsdfRBU/img.png?width=980"/><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="d828d6fea63d6572d2f461b65e25cfea" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="c0dab" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODQ1MC9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0MDI1ODYxM30.zM_5DegU5zCOTR1qLTKJMTNmorRc4uKN3dbgs00KRdk/img.png?width=980"/><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="db62570840df555bb91615c238eb9168" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="55488" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODQ1MS9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2OTk2NTkxNH0.admE_G1ojzF1VgYsfHHmm-DGTPTtzl36ZJfbqeH79_E/img.png?width=980"/></p> <p><em>Move Ahead Staff</em></p></div>
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FMCSA Grants 90-day ELD Waiver for Short-Term Rental Trucks
December 12, 2017
Earlier today, the Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) was notified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that it had granted TRALA's request for a 90-Day waiver from the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate for short-term rental trucks (defined as 30 days or less).
<p>Read the FMCSA letter granting the 90-day waiver from the ELD mandate for short-term <a href="http://www.trala.org/Files/Government_Relations/Schweitzer.pdf">rental trucks here.</a> According to TRALA's press release: This decision will give all TRALA members until March 18, 2018 to take the necessary steps to get their trucks in compliance with the mandate as well as work with their customers to make the transition to ELDs as seamless as possible.</p><p>Reacting to today's news was Michael Duff, senior vice president of Government Relations and Chief Compliance Officer at Penske Truck Leasing:</p><p>“Penske Truck Leasing applauds the decision to grant a 90-day waiver from the ELD requirement on short-term truck rentals,” said Duff. “While <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/for-customers/penske-driver-app/">Penske has released and developed an ELD compliant solution of its own for its rental vehicles </a>and is already equipped for customers to bring their own onboard devices, the additional allotted time will be beneficial to the industry and in further helping our full-service truck leasing and commercial truck rental customers transition successfully with the new regulation.”</p><p>Penske Truck Leasing is a top TRALA member and it is among the largest providers of full-service truck leasing and commercial truck rental with a fleet of more than 266,000 vehicles.</p><p>To help its customers with the ELD mandate and rental trucks, Penske recently launched the <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/connected-fleet-solutions/providing-insights/penske-driver-app/" rel="noopener">Penske Driver™</a> mobile app – the truck rental and leasing industry’s first fully integrated, custom app that provides truck drivers with easy Hours of Service (HOS) functionality to meet the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, and other productivity tools. Penske provides the Penske Driver app and its Hours of Service (HOS) solution free to its commercial customers. In addition to the new app, Penske continues to allow drivers and fleets to use their own portable ELD systems within its rental vehicles. Download a free copy of <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/pdfs/ELD-Success-Guide.pdf">Penske's ELD Success Guide here. </a></p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="190084a0aaae77bfed11b400ea5c2a53" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="c50cf" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODQyMi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzNjQ0ODM5NX0.GbFElL6XQmxnCLj_pC8FuMBZfq_KRvXImMuslsh3OIo/img.jpg?width=980"/></p><p><em>Move Ahead Staff</em></p></div>
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