J.J. Keller

Next year is expected to be a transformative one for carriers.

Outsourcing the review of unsafe driving videos can help a carrier maximize the return on a dashcam-driven coaching system by handing the video clip screening process to experts.

Each year carriers must pay their Unified Carrier Registration fees, and failure to do so could result in significant penalties, including suspension of vehicle registrations.

FMCSA requires annual checks on a truck driver’s motor vehicle record. But doing that can leave gaps and potentially allows drivers to remain on the road when they are no longer eligible to drive a CMV.

Preparing your fleet for an inspection is a continual process that requires monthly monitoring of safety data.

With millions of truck drivers on the roads every day, it is up to carriers to ensure they uphold the values and safety-first focus of the professional trucker. And it all starts with training.

3 reasons you need a dashcam

How to Hire the Best Drivers

Learn about how to make sure you’re hiring qualified drivers

Learn 5 Fast Facts About FMCSA Off-Site Audits.

Learn the difference between temporary and permanent credentials, whether or not you need them, if your vehicles qualify, and which option is best for you with the help of J.J. Keller.

Watch demonstrations from Axele, SkyBitz, J. J. Keller, Trimble Maps, Optimal Dynamics, Transflo, Cargo Chief and Turvo.

FMCSA has increased the use of off-site audits, giving carriers the opportunity to respond to safety and compliance concerns digitally, but it increases the likelihood of an interaction with an FMCSA official.

Set to go live on Jan. 6, 2020, the drug & alcohol clearinghouse will change the way truck drivers and carriers monitor drug testing.

This white paper explores the pros and cons that companies consider when deciding whether or not to implement dash cameras.

Roadside inspections can be a scary proposition for drivers, and it’s obvious why. Even simply mistakes or misinterpretations of regulations can lead to drivers and fleets being penalized. Because of this, it’s more important than ever to provide proper training and coaching for drivers.

“I can license a 26,000-pound vehicle at 80,000 pounds, it doesn’t mean it’s legal. It’s understanding the local regulations to license it properly to match the local regulations,” Eric Jahnsen, director of the transportation fleet for Sunbelt Rentals, said on the complex task of vehicle licensing and registration.

FreightWaves and J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.—the nation’s leading provider of safety and compliance solutions for the transportation industry—recently conducted a survey to better understand the factors fleets use to decide whether or not to implement dash cams, and we invite you to participate in an hour-long webinar on Thursday, September 19 at 2pm ET as we discuss the results.

How to avoid breakdowns and repairs with preventive maintenance

Technology such as dash cams, ELDs, telematics and even diagnostics systems are helping fleets better manage their drivers and assets, and the opportunities to use this data are plentiful.

While many fleets and drivers are using ELDs, there are still some using AOBRDs, and time is quickly running out before the December deadline to switch arrives.

Integrating training and coaching programs into the driver experience can save a company significant money and minimize the risk of serious accidents.

Driver hiring includes many steps to ensure compliance, and many fleets turn to outside help to assist in that process.

FreightWaves Radio’s tenth national show was broadcast on Saturday, April 27 on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Channel 146.

Each year, truck drivers and fleets face both announced and unannounced inspections or enforcement blitzes.

Gary Petty, president and CEO of the National Private Truck Council, struck a tone of family and togetherness in his opening remarks of the organization’s 2019 Annual Education Management Conference and Exhibition

Flip a switch. Seems easy enough, but for those fleets that think that’s all they have to do with their ELD come December 16, 2019, they may quickly find their truck driver sitting idle, which is why now is the time to start the transition from a legacy AOBRD.

Good day, Data mining efforts in the post-ELD era continue apace. On Friday, software firm Trucker Tools LLC and consultancy J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. launched a platform integration […]

Compliance issues can result in large fines for companies, which is why some companies find outsourcing compliance programs to experts can be a financial win.

At least 40 percent of drivers are still using AOBRDs, and nearly 80 percent of those don’t plan to switch to ELDs until the second half of 2019, just ahead of the deadline.

As of December 16, 2019, anyone running an AOBRD must switch to an ELD. There are steps that can be taken now to ensure the changeover will be painless.

Fleets that run without an ELD could get into a lot of trouble with the inspectors, insurance companies, and customers, who can access the CSA data with regard to crash incidents and violation details.

Drivers using certain J.J. Keller ELD devices have had issues transferring data to roadside enforcement, but the company is working on fixes and expects to have all devices updated by the end of the month.