We love staying up-to-date and reading the Journal of Commerce – Trucking. Last week an excellent post really got us thinking. EOBRs can SIGNIFICANTLY reduce violation fines.
You can read the full article here: FMCSA Orders Trucker to Install 700 EOBRs
Basically, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ordered JBS Carriers Inc., of Greeley, Colorado, to install Electronic Onboard Recorders (EOBRs) in it’s 700 trucks by March 2011. This came about because of many hours-of-service and CDL violations. Their choice was to take on a $81,780 fine or install EOBRs and take a reduce fine of $16,000.
With that much in fines, installing the EOBRs seems like a no-brainer. No question they will help this company reduce it’s future violations significantly, and make them a better carrier in the process.
With upcoming changes regarding CSA 2010, we all should be looking at ways to reduce our violations and become better, stronger transportation providers.
Be sure to also read our article on CSA 2010 Opinions – The Good and the Bad.
