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5 Keys to Avoid Problems With Fleet Tablets

Learning from the experience of peers Our peer discussion, “Lessons Learned from Consumer-Grade Tablets,” was ISAAC’s first webinar of the year. It brought together leaders from Quality Carriers,...

How to Improve Your Fleet’s Fuel Efficiency

In the last few years, the average fuel efficiency of fleets has increased thanks to various eco-driving technologies. Find out if your fleet has implemented any of the five common fuel efficiency tactics: mechanical upgrades, aerodynamics, power sources, operational improvements, driver training.

Latest Features Overview

ISAAC’s latest features allow to perform preventive maintenance, manage personal views on assets, use hours of service information to improve other processes, and optimize truck loads.

What Is an ELD?

Learn how ELDs work, their benefits, and potential applications in different industries. Discover why ELDs are becoming a crucial tool for businesses and drivers.

Truckload 2022: How ISAAC Reduces Driver Frustrations

ISAAC Instruments’ second attendance at the Truckload Carriers Association’s annual meeting gave us the chance to share how our technology can help fleets improve operations. It also gave ISAAC’s team the opportunity to give back to the industry.

What are the true costs of unreliable ELD technology?

Before trucking fleets decide to use free or inexpensive consumer grade tablets for their electronic logging device (ELD) and telematics system, they should consider this scenario: A driver is 100 miles away and the device breaks or is lost or cannot connect to a power supply.

ISAAC remains dedicated to trucking in 2022

As we enter the new year, there is tremendous excitement among the ISAAC team to build upon our 2021 momentum. Achieving mandatory third-party ELD certification in Canada and expanding into the United States were two of the many exciting highlights of the past 12 months.

At ISAAC, Celebrating a Quarter-Century of Electric Vehicle Testing

It seems nearly every day there is a new announcement surrounding the development of zero-emission, electric Class 8 commercial vehicles. While the traditional original equipment manufacturers remain the leaders of the pack, numerous new entrants are eyeing market share with a variety of battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell options.

CVSA’s Brake Safety Week

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week will take place, Aug. 23-29, 2020, in North America.

Demystifying Personal Conveyance

Personal conveyance is the moving of a commercial motor vehicle for personal use while off duty. Certain criteria must be met for personal conveyance to apply.

Pro Tips for Drivers

As a professional driver, you are no doubt convinced that electronic logbooks should be easy to use. Learn more about these 5 useful features!

FMCSA Announces More Flexibility in Personal Conveyance Guidance

An update that will have a significant impact for drivers operating in the United States has just been announced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Under the new guidance, a driver can now operate a commercial motor vehicle for personal conveyance, even when it is laden.

Run On Less Report – Is 10 mpg achievable?

During its Run on Less roadshow, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) demonstrated that it is possible to reach 10 mpg (23 l/100 km). The report on this initiative aims to dispel doubts about the effectiveness of technology in generating fuel savings.

ELD Mandate: New Instructions for AOBRD Users

The FMCSA announced that carriers who invoke this clause are now authorized to install other AOBRDs aboard trucks added to their fleets. Prior to this change in the law, it was only possible to transfer AOBRD devices to replacement trucks, and only provided the number of trucks in the fleet did not increase.

3 Reasons Why Technology Helps Driver Retention

By using the right tools, your drivers become more efficient and can spend more time doing what they enjoy: driving. This makes them more likely to develop a sense of loyalty to your organization. In this way, technology can certainly help increase driver retention.

5 benefits of TMS-integrated solutions

A telemetry and telematics solution that integrates with your transport management system (TMS) makes dispatch team operations easier. Dispatchers can also change existing trips without having to start over from scratch.

E-Coaching: The new approach to risk management

Are you doing your maximum to efficiently manage the inherent risks of your operations? State-of-the-art technologies can help you be proactive in evaluating your risks, as well as preventing potential accidents. E-coaching helps your drivers adopt best practices.