Volvo and Mack use Geotab cloud to hold electronic logging device data

Geotab is able to deliver accurate logs that comply with the ELD mandate, the final stage of which goes into effect December 16. Geotab integrates, monitors and records hours of service (HOS) compliance, including Records of Duty Status and Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.

“The equipment makers are going to their own hardware,” Nadine Haupt, Geotab business development manager told FreightWaves. “Many of their customers have mixed fleets. Our open platform allows customers to bring in their partners.”

The units of Volvo AB (OTC: VLVLY) are the first to announce a cloud-based system for ELD data. The tie-ups with Geotab were announced October 6 at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego.  

Geotab’s ELD meets the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, said Ashraf Makki, VTNA product marketing manager. It is compatible with Android and iOS platforms on tablets or smartphones. 

Volvo Trucks began partnering with Geotab in 2016 in an effort to improve telematics capabilities in its trucks. Its Geotab ELD partnership includes trucks from 2015 to present.

Accessing ELD data through the MyGeotab portal enables fleet managers to keep track of compliance in real time by viewing detailed reports on driver logs, violation alerts and running reports on the status of the fleet.

“Mack is always seeking ways to improve the total cost of ownership for our customers,” Pardue said in a statement. “Working with cloud-based data for mandatory reporting purposes is a more efficient and more effective way to compile data and ensure compliance.”