Compliance with vehicle weight and load involves ensuring the lowest possible weight of trucks and their loads while adhering to state and local weight limits, as well as load distribution requirements determined by the federal, state, and local DOTs. These regulations are in place to help avoid crashes, protect the infrastructure, and avoid uptime loss due to ineffective vehicle operation.
In the United States, federal law mandates weight limits for commercial vehicles through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and corresponding guidelines from each state’s department of transportation. The FMCSA determines the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), axle weight limits, and load distribution requirements. Overweight travelers regularly damage bridges and roads, reduce vehicle efficiency, and increase the risk of accidents.
TruckX – our new technology is here to help you organize and manage the weight and load of your vehicles more efficiently. TruckX fleet management makes it easier to stay compliant by giving you live vehicle weights, automated warnings if any weights are out of limit, and reporting facilities to make sure that your vehicles follow the regulations. So don’t be fined or negligent any longer – avoid danger and enhance your fleet performance with TruckX technology.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Record of Duty Status (RODS)?
RODS, formally known as a Record of Duty Status (RODS), documents a driver’s on and off-duty time. This includes driving, rest, and off-duty time, and is part of FMCSA’s HOS logging requirements.
Why is RODS important for fleet management?
How can TruckX help with RODS management?
TruckX offers today’s most sophisticated ELD (electronic logging device) and fleet management solution, automating RODS documentation and compliance with FMCSA mandate without demanding driver time or attention at the cockpit, keeping it in line with FMCSA regulations.
What are the benefits of using electronic logs for RODS?
Additionally, they automatically record the driving hours, reduce the risk of errors, provide real-time tracking and monitoring, make it easier to keep track of hours-of-service compliance which used to be checked on paper daily, and reduce documentation.
