Automotive Fleet, October 2017
To successfully implement an ELD solu on eets need to review and update their policies conduct training and create a process for internal monitoring 3 Steps to ELD Success When implemen ng an ELD solu on it is cri cal that eets review and strengthen their hours of service HOS compliance program to support the move from paper logs to electronic logging devices ELDs Three Keys to Success To successfully implement your ELD solu on follow these three steps Review and Update Hours of Service Policies and Procedures The rst step to implementa on is to update your HOS policy and procedures to include the use of ELDs Crea ng a policy that assigns speci c tasks and responsibili es to the appropriate personnel will help ensure that procedures are carried out as required ELD compliance is a team eff ort so responsibili es should be assigned to personnel across the organiza on not just drivers Its especially important to de ne and document the roles and responsibili es of managers and supervisors for monitoring compliance with HOS policies Conduct ELD Training Training is impera ve during the transi on period to ELDs Depending on the size of your team it might be more eff ec ve to carry out separate training sessions for managers administra ve personnel supervisors and drivers with informa on that is customized to each group Its natural that ques ons may arise so build exibility into the training sessions to allow me to address any concerns That type of feedback can be very useful in re ning policy and procedures or developing future training Ini al training should be followed up with regular and ongoing training sessions to keep HOS policies and procedures topof mind and ensure compliance Audi ng and Ongoing Support Your eet should implement an eff ec ve process for monitoring tracking and evalua ng the compliance of all drivers with HOS regula ons and company policies Policies and procedures should be established to address these viola ons or mistakes in the drivers log A good procedure can lead to great opportuni es for coaching your drivers The Payoff Crea ng a comprehensive set of policies and procedures for ELD implementa on will help your eet make a smooth transi on to ELDs By pu ng me and eff ort into building a strong compliance program you are ul mately inves ng in the success of your drivers and maximizing the value you will get out of your ELD solu on 1 2 3 6 The ELD Mandate
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