Owner operators and motor carriers can now seamlessly access, annotate, and effectively navigate the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) through a newly launched app developed by transportation attorneys Brandon Wiseman and Jerad Childress in collaboration with the Trucksafe consulting firm.
The innovative eRegs app provides fleets and operators with real-time access to the FMCSRs, coupled with educational resources from Trucksafe Consulting. Wiseman and Childress envision their eRegs app as a groundbreaking tool aiming to revolutionize how trucking companies and drivers engage with and comprehend the FMCSRs.
“For too long, carriers and drivers have purchased and relied on physical copies of the regulations, which do little to help them and their drivers actually understand the complexities of the regulatory text,” Wiseman said. “With eRegs, carriers have an always up-to-date version of the regulations at their fingertips on any of their devices, which they can annotate with highlights, bookmarks, and notes.”
Wiseman highlighted that the app offers access to educational materials curated by Trucksafe, aiding in a deeper understanding of regulatory intricacies.
eRegs presents fleets with a fully digital alternative to the traditional method of distributing physical regulation books to drivers, eliminating the need for costly and quickly outdated printed materials.
“Many carriers are paying thousands of dollars each year to source and distribute physical regulatory pocketbooks to their drivers,” said Childress. “It’s no secret those books are quickly outdated and often end up in the trash. With eRegs, fleets can easily add drivers to their accounts for a nominal one-time fee. From there, drivers can access the always up-to-date regulatory text right from their mobile devices, and carriers receive digital receipts to prove they’ve distributed the regulations across their fleet.”
The eRegs app seamlessly integrates with the electronic Code of Federal Regulations, guaranteeing access to the most recent regulatory text. User annotations and Trucksafe educational content synchronize across devices. Fleets and operators can explore the eRegs app with a complimentary 14-day trial and subsequently subscribe online at eregs.app. Subscriptions are available for $4 per month or $40 annually. Additionally, fleets can purchase additional driver invites for a one-time fee of $4 per driver, facilitating streamlined compliance management.
Source: Commercial Carrier Journal
