An ELD synchronizes with your truck’s engine, automating drive time and more accurately documenting hours of service. Fleet managers can use these devices’ data to improve efficiency and reduce short-term and long-term costs.
ELDs’ data can help identify destructive driving behaviors, like excess acceleration and hard braking, that lead to wasted fuel. Fleet managers can also use Motive to quickly flag recurring solutions so they can address driver issues before they become costly problems.
Fuel Efficiency
ELD device help fleets cut fuel costs by monitoring idling time and harsh driving events and managing driver coaching based on data reports. They also reduce the fuel drivers waste by ensuring they adhere to HOS regulations.
Moreover, an ELD reduces maintenance costs by automating IFTA filing and preventing truck theft by providing GPS tracking. Fleet managers can also save money on fuel by enabling route management systems to identify the shortest long-haul routes.
While ELDs were initially introduced for compliance purposes, they have evolved into a comprehensive telematic solution. Request a free trial today to learn more about how these FMCSA-approved ELDs can optimize fleet efficiency and profitability. There are no add-on fees or hidden costs, just an all-inclusive telematics platform that helps you streamline operations, minimize operational costs, and maximize productivity.
Safety
Besides boosting fleet efficiency and minimizing costs, ELDs provide numerous safety benefits. They make it easy to identify unsafe driving habits and improve driver training and compliance with hours-of-service regulations.
The devices connect to a vehicle’s engine and automatically document and update driving data and HOS records. This information is synchronized with the fleet management system so managers and drivers can view reports and access real-time visibility into available hours and potential violations.
This information can also identify excessive idling, helping reduce fuel usage and maintenance costs. Additionally, integrating the system with GPS tracking makes it easier for fleet owners to monitor and manage their vehicles’ location. Ultimately, this can save companies time and resources by automating manual processes like reporting and eliminating the need for paper logbooks.
Compliance
An ELD ensures dispatchers and drivers comply with federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. With the help of a robust GPS tracking feature, fleet managers are always privy to where their trucks are on the road. It ensures that the fleet follows company and federal requirements and prevents monetary losses, such as servicing wrecked vehicles, compensation for victims, or excessive insurance fees.
In addition to complying with FMCSA, ELDs enable truck drivers to save time by eliminating the need to manually fill out logs while ensuring strict adherence to road safety instructions. It minimizes administrative workload and significantly cuts down on manual data processing and reporting costs for trucking companies. These benefits allow fleets to cut fuel consumption, optimize deliveries, and reduce operating costs.
Ease of Use
ELDs automate and digitize record-keeping processes, eliminating errors from manual paperwork and making them more accessible for inspectors to verify. They also provide a precise and real-time depiction of driving time, ensuring fleets meet FMCSA rules regarding HOS compliance.
Additionally, ELDs support improved route management, saving money through fuel savings and reduced vehicle maintenance. They can even help identify recurring fault codes and inform proactive truck maintenance.
Reporting
ELDs relay engine and GPS location data to the fleet company’s central server, creating duty status logs that drivers and dispatchers can access through a mobile app. These reports allow for more efficient routing, which helps save time and fuel.
Additionally, ELDs prevent idling events that waste vehicles and fuel. They also help reduce vehicle maintenance costs and customer service delays. They even cut down on the risk of traffic accidents and the associated monetary losses, such as servicing wrecked vehicles, compensation fees to victims, or excess insurance costs.
Ultimately, ELDs streamline trucking processes like payroll and maintenance by eliminating manual reporting. It allows carriers to focus more time and resources on the road, increasing productivity and boosting profitability.
