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Trucking Logs

Trucking Logs . Driver Acceptance of Electronic Logging Team 4 – Plut , Whitlow, and Wyman. History of logs. History of logs. Hours of service compliance 11 hours a day driving Once a week up to 14 60 or 70 hours total. Issues. Interaction with the device Compared to paper

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Trucking Logs

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  1. Trucking Logs Driver Acceptance of Electronic Logging Team 4 – Plut, Whitlow, and Wyman

  2. History of logs

  3. History of logs

  4. Hours of service compliance • 11 hours a day driving • Once a week up to 14 • 60 or 70 hours total Issues

  5. Interaction with the device • Compared to paper • Location in the cab • Training Issues

  6. Driver Acceptance • Big Brother is watching Issues

  7. COFFEE Driver Acceptance

  8. Driver Acceptance

  9. designed by companies using electrical engineers, computer programmers, and software engineers Ergonomic/Human Factor Issues of EOBRs

  10. Easy to install • Weighs heavily in the fleet owners favor Cost/Benefit

  11. Functions available

  12. Truckers hate us • Safety has improved without EOBRs • Distraction • Cut into paychecks Dissent

  13. Safety will improve due to following HOS rules • Dock staff will need to unload/load to keep driver in compliance • Better communication Affirmation

  14. “I can communicate with my dispatcher, and I can communicate a breakdown.” • “I can call my fuel depot when I need to fill, and if you have a problem with a truck, you can notify them.” Driver quotes

  15. “If a regular driver is out sick a replacement driver will eliminate the possibility of the new driver going off-route by using navigation equipment loaded onto the EOBR.” • “Now when drivers go to weight stations, the stickers on their windows let the law enforcement know they’re e-log compliant. Drivers are questioned less and can get back on the road faster.” Driver quotes

  16. What is impact of wide adoption of EOBR on truck accident rates? Unanswered Questions

  17. What is impact on HOS compliance rates? Unanswered Questions

  18. How do individual drivers weigh the pros/cons of EOBR: • Reduced salary due to fewer driving hours • Improved quality of life from being well-rested • Reduced workplace stress since management cannot compel them to drive more than their duty limit • Improved systemic safety from fewer fatigued truck drivers in system Unanswered Questions

  19. The ever presence of social media and mobile devices mean more people are more comfortable about broadcasting their location and activities. • People have realized value in location-aware apps that outweigh the technology intrusion and loss of privacy. • Will additional capability like communications with dispatch and navigation aids outweigh the “big brother” effect? Trends

  20. Technology providers are moving away from dedicated hardware deployment to portable software on general purpose platforms such as the iPhone/iPad—which can replace a dedicated GPS unit, cell phone, and laptop computer. Trends

  21. Most consumer tablet computers can support all EOBR functions (GPS, restricting input while in motion, logging capability, wireless communication, and visual/auditory interface with driver) very well today—except for possibly tamper-proofing. • Can a vendor certify an EOBR app under FMCSA regulations, Section 395.15? Trends

  22. EOBRs are going to replace paper logs • The benefits have been in the favor of the fleet owners • Drivers are starting to see the personal benefits and moving to acceptance Summary

  23. Questions?

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