Let Werner keep electronic logbooks: FMCSA

April 1, 2004
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed making permanent a pilot program under which Werner Enterprises drivers may substitute electronically

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed making permanent a pilot program under which Werner Enterprises drivers may substitute electronically generated logbooks in place of handwritten records.

Since 1998, Omaha NE-based Werner has replaced handwritten logbooks with those automatically produced by Qualcomm GPS technology and complementary computer software programs.

“Based on this experience, the agency believes that the terms and conditions of the exemption would achieve a level of safety equivalent to, or greater than, that provided by complying with the current records of duty status (RODS) requirements,” says a statement in the Federal Register.

Comments on the proposal are due by Jan 12, 2004.

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!

Sponsored Recommendations

Discover how eets can evaluate, select, and implement trailer telematics with condence. This step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process, so you can improve visibility...
Read more about how WarmMark QR addresses today’s common cold chain monitoring challenges through an innovative combination of visual and digital tracking.
The future of spot buying is automated. Here are 6 reasons why—and how Trimble leads the way.
Unexpected toll costs cutting into your fleet’s profits? Learn how to take control with smart toll management strategies that boost efficiency, savings, and productivity.