England Carrier Services sat down with Omnitracs to discuss details of the upcoming Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate. From device options and associated pricing to the benefits of utilizing ELDs, we talk about what it takes to make this a smooth transition. Subscribe to Fleet Cast ### The England Carrier Services (ECS) division… Read more »
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Congratulations to our December Employee of the Month, Edith! Edith comes in each day with a smile on her face and ready to tackle any challenge. She gets right to work every morning, paying close attention to detail so nothing is missed. Recently she has been maintaining the workload of two… Read more »
With Europe’s “The Final Countdown” coming to mind, the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) compliancy deadline is generating a lot of buzz throughout the industry. The ELD mandate, requiring all fleets to transition from paper logs to an electronic logging device, has left many carriers with feelings of uncertainty. To ease some of these concerns and… Read more »
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Congratulations to our November Employee of the Month, Jon! Jon is the consummate professional. He excels in all he does and is known as a hard worker and go-getter. He always has a good attitude, has the respect of his peers and sets the tone for the team. JP is always… Read more »
It’s quite insightful to comb through Fortune magazine’s list of 100 Best Companies to Work For and compare each one to the top financial and growth performers in their industry. Interestingly enough, they are either at or near the top of their industry’s list. I’m convinced there is not only a correlation but a cause and effect… Read more »
You may have heard the term FAK freight class thrown around, but it can be difficult to understand all that it entails. You may find that knowing the difference between FAKs and class exception could save you both money and heartburn. In layman terms, FAKs (Freight All Kinds) are tariff classifications for various goods… Read more »
If you’re ready to purchase an electronic logging device, you probably have a lot of questions related to ELD Mandate compliance. Choosing the best device is a decision that will impact your fleet and drivers for many years, so it’s important to ask questions about compliance and find out what else the device and ELD… Read more »
Return on Investment (ROI) is a widely accepted metric when it comes to measuring financial benefits received from the use of resources. However, I’ve come to question the accuracy – and even the integrity – of using it in measuring the impact from developing people. Even with the most complex calculations, it is virtually impossible to… Read more »
When you implement a compliant Electronic Logging Device (ELD), you are able to record Hours of Service (HOS) accurately and efficiently. But these devices also give you access to applications beyond HOS. Fleets and drivers can take advantage of other safety applications, as well as productivity boosting ones. Here are six key benefits to using… Read more »
Running a business can quickly equate to running up costs, especially when it comes to developing a quality supply chain. The idea that “time is money” keeps companies searching for a simple service that leaves time to manage business practices and provides a measurable return on value. More and more companies have outsourced their shipping needs… Read more »
