JJ Keller & Associates

J. J. Keller acquires VideoProtects transport technology

J. J. Keller & Associates Inc., one of the leading names in fleet safety and regulatory compliance, said Thursday that it has acquired the assets of VideoProtects Inc., a three-person firm that provides cloud-based video technology services through Geotab Inc.’s telematics.

Neenah, Wisconsin-based Keller has purchased VideoProtects’ technology and the individuals who developed it: founder and CEO Michael Nalepka, co-founder and President John Moscatelli, and Chief Technology & Chief Product...

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5 New Year’s resolutions to reduce your fleet risk in 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic saw the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issue a series of rules exemptions in 2020, but at no point was the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles affected. As 2021 quickly approaches, and with the possible end of the pandemic in sight as vaccines reach the market, trucking carriers could see a return to normal operations at some point.

Safety, though, remains the primary objective for all operations. As waivers to existing rules expire, and new regulations...

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The Daily Dash: Rand McNally ELDs are back online; GM, Nikola reach revised agreement

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, what was described as a “cyber incident” has now been resolved at Rand McNally, and the company’s ELDs are back online. Plus, GM will no longer take an equity stake in Nikola and J.B. Hunt acquires a final-mile provider.

Rand McNally back online

Five days later, Rand McNally’s electronic logging device system is back online. The company’s DriverConnect platform, which includes the ELD, fell victim to...

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The most common e-Log errors & violations – and how to avoid them

the most common ELD violations during roadside inspections

Electronic logging violations cost carriers tens of thousands of dollars, with potential violation fines ranging up to $13,000 per instance in some cases. Most violations, though, are preventable with the right mix of education, training and due diligence.

The recent changes in hours-of-service (HOS) regulations, designed to offer more flexibility for drivers in managing their time, has upped the complexity level of e-log compliance.

The HOS changes, which went into effect at the end of...

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The Daily Dash: The price for vaccine distribution

Tendfer rejections rise as vaccine is about to hit supply chain

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, tightness in the reefer market could complicate COVID vaccine distribution — or at least drive up the price of distribution. Plus, a charity group is helping truckers in need this year, and investment firms are buying into digital freight brokerage.

Reefer capacity could complicate vaccine distribution

As vaccine distribution is almost ready to accelerate, a refrigerated trailer capacity issue is...

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FreightWaves replaying FreightTech Venture Summit, LIVE @HOME

FreightWaves just completed its most recent LIVE @HOME annual event as well as a special venture capital summit. But we recognize that everyone is busy these days and doesn’t have the ability to sit and watch three days of content. Because of requests we received asking how to access all the great content from last week’s FreightTech Venture Summit and FreightWaves LIVE @HOME, FreightWaves will replay the two events again this week.

The three days of content will stream on live.freightwaves.com...

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Disruption, technology and more to highlight FreightWaves LIVE @HOME

FreightWaves’ signature fall event is here, and while attendees won’t be able to mingle in person this year, they will be able to mingle virtually – and still see and hear all the great content that FreightWaves LIVE events are known for.

FreightWaves LIVE @HOME will be held Thursday and Friday. Headline sponsor is J.B. Hunt 360 and title sponsor is TriumphPay. Universal sponsors include Platform Science, SkyBitz and Transflo. J. J. Keller & Associates is the global sponsor and Lean Staffing...

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How to build a driver training program that minimizes risk, maximizes productivity

In March 2010, truck driver Monte Lyons attempted to turn left, crossing in front of Kevin Udy’s pickup truck. Udy was killed in the crash. In March 2013, a Santa Fe, New Mexico, jury ruled that improper driver training was partly to blame for the crash and awarded Udy’s family $58.5 million in damages.

Plaintiff attorney Bill Robins, of Heard Robins Cloud & Black LLP, said in a release that the evidence clearly established that the truck driver was not adequately trained and was likely driving...

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Answers to 7 critical questions on oversize/overweight permits

Transporting oversize loads

In 2011, a Putzmeister 70Z-Meter concrete pumper truck needed to navigate Georgia highways on its way to Japan. The 70Z, so named because its pumper, affixed to a Kenworth truck, stretches roughly 230 feet (70 meters) when fully deployed. The vehicle, the world’s largest concrete pumper at the time, was heading to Japan to help with recovery following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant disaster.

John Taylor of PDLDrivers was tasked with getting the 10-axle, 179,000-pound pumper to...

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