HUTCH ELD 2020

Want to save $1000’s of Dollars? Talk to us before you go to the Semi-Truck’s Dealership or Mechanic Dealerships or Mechanic shops, be it Freightliner, Volvo, Peterbilt, International, Kenworth or other Mechanic Shops, they only exist to make money and there’s no better way to make money other than voiding warranties for brand new equipment. Earlier it used to be Non-OEM fancy lighting, sound systems or other convenient solutions truckers had in their trucks for their pleasure, now the Biggest Culprit in North America has become the ELD/Elogs or Electronic Logging devices. Now that they are mandatory- Motor carriers are enforced to install these in their equipment and they can’t really do anything about it.  But When you face problems with your equipment, What do the Manufacturers or Mechanics say?  Here’s what they say- “We see you have a NON-OEM Foreign Device (ELD) in your truck and even though it’s mandatory by the federal Government also, installed as per the Original Equ...

Amid the Coronavirus or COVID19 Lockdown even though the world stays home, the efforts being put by the Truckers and Drivers on the Roads might go unnoticed. While the truckers continue delivering loads and follow COVID19 safety procedures with uncertainty in their business, they are facing many obstacles including unavailability of basic necessities on the road like food, coffee, auto repair shops, etc.  It is of utmost importance that each individual did something to help the Truckers in need. The Truckers that deliver Bread, Milk, Eggs, Meat and every basic resource we should be thankful for today. Drivers are ‘essential service ,’ and we need to help them continue operating. The COVID19 lockdown has put down many businesses and has also affected the Trucking industry hugely. However, trucking companies and truckers must continue paying their fixed monthly bills. The question arises, Why pay fixed monthly bills when it is uncertain if the Truck will continue on th...

President Trump declares a national emergency due to the spread of coronavirus disease. In this emergency, trucks form a critical part of moving goods from one place to another. Therefore, the drivers transporting relief products are exempt to follow FMCSA Part 390-399 regulations. This decision is made to help impacted areas to ensure the safety of their residents. Fleet operations that are exempted from HOS rules  This suspension covers motor carrier operations providing direct help in relief efforts like: Transportation of hand sanitizers, masks, disinfectants, soaps, and other sanitation services to prevent the spread of COVID-19 Hauling medical equipment required for testing and diagnosing COVID-19 and its treatment. Supplying Food items for restocking stores Moving infected individuals as designated by federal authorities for isolation or quarantine purposes.  Transporting equipment required to house quarantine services that facilitate persons against COVID...

Are your vehicles prone to expensive breakdowns and costly fuel consumption? Proper vehicle maintenance can be one of the reasons. Vehicle life span depends on scheduled preventative maintenance as it is paramount for the safety of the driver on road. Types of fleet maintenance: Scheduled Preventative Maintenance : Everyday battle to keep vehicles on the road without a hassle is a daunting challenge for fleet managers. To ensure an overall smooth delivery process, be a proactive player in creating maintenance schedules. A good profit margin is based on a vehicle’s health, so schedule maintenance on the basis of odometer reading and time interval. This is the best way to determine faults prior hitting the road. Unscheduled Breakdown Maintenance : This is a type of maintenance performed when the vehicle gets already broken. It occurs due to a lack of regular preventative maintenance activity and is usually expensive than scheduled maintenance. So how a fleet manager avoid t...