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Fleetmatics Helps Customers Meet Driver Compliance Requirements Ahead of the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) MandateBOSTON and DUBLIN, Aug. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Customers such as R&M Trucking and United Global Logistics (UGL) rely on software from Fleetmatics, a Verizon Company to keep their drivers compliant with the impending Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate. For heavy truck operators like R&M and UGL, implementing the Fleetmatics software solution was a critical step in meeting the federal mandate ahead of schedule while helping to improve driver safety and productivity. Fleetmatics LogBook manages drivers' Hours of Service (HOS) by combining critical data from the vehicle with status updates made in the mobile application by the driver. Drivers simply log into the mobile app and start driving while their HOS are logged automatically. Like most trucking companies in the industry, both were used to navigating around stacks of driver logs, reports and paperwork. They now rely on Fleetmatics' solutions to help eliminate manual processes to increase productivity company-wide. R&M Trucking Like most businesses in this space, R&M had many moving parts to oversee and wanted a fleet management solution that would help them manage compliance, monitor safety and eliminte manual processes all while delivering excellent customer service. After implementing a combination of Fleetmatics REVEAL™ and LogBook solutions, they quickly realized many improvements in their business. "Overall, having Fleetmatics LogBook has made things easier for our drivers. They don't have to struggle with filling in lines on a log book form from the seat of their truck. You're always current, your form and manner is perfect – you've got nothing to worry about. It's one less thing on the driver's mind when he's got a million things already going on," said Mike Narvaez, Safety and Compliance Director for R&M Trucking. To learn more about R&M Trucking's experience with Fleetmatics, click here. United Global Logistics To comply with the ELD mandate by December 18, 2017, UGL decided the time to implement Fleetmatics LogBook solution was now. "We implemented Fleetmatics LogBook way before the official mandate because we wanted to give our drivers enough time to understand how it works," says PJ Khera, Safety Manager. "With paper logs, we used to sit down with a calculator and actually do math. Not that it's hard but you have to make sure every minute tracked is correct. LogBook helps cut down on headaches for a driver, so they can focus on just driving." To learn more about United Global Logistics' experience with Fleetmatics, click here. About Fleetmatics Media Contact:
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