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A lot of CMV owners seem worried about investing the amount of money in equipment and fees that FMCSA estimates (based on the Qualcomm MCP-100). Commenter “rwwelker” says the JJ Keller system uses a smart phone that can double as the driver’s regular phone; “ryanbarnett” suggests the XATA Turnpike and says there are a lot of other options. The cost/benefit numbers seem pretty important to whether FMCSA goes ahead with the EOBR proposal. Are e-logging systems that use a smart phone a realistic, cheaper option? What others are out there? Do all these systems meet the current EOBR specs? If not, how easily, cheaply, and quickly could they be made compliant?
FMCSA’s cost estimates use a 10-year equipment amortization. Some commenters think this is an unreasonable unit life estimate. They say that EOBR warranties run 1-3 years, and that a 5-7 year lifespan is more realistic. One commenter worries about CMVs used in dirty and rough conditions. Is FMCSA’s unit life estimate out of line? Do conditions of use significantly affect unit life?
A lot of CMV owners seem worried about investing the amount of money in equipment and fees that FMCSA estimates (based on the Qualcomm MCP-100). Commenter “rwwelker” says the JJ Keller system uses a smart phone that can double as the driver’s regular phone; “ryanbarnett” suggests the XATA Turnpike and says there are a lot of other options. The cost/benefit numbers seem pretty important to whether FMCSA goes ahead with the EOBR proposal. Are e-logging systems that use a smart phone a realistic, cheaper option? What others are out there? Do all these systems meet the current EOBR specs? If not, how easily, cheaply, and quickly could they be made compliant?
FMCSA’s cost estimates use a 10-year equipment amortization. Some commenters think this is an unreasonable unit life estimate. They say that EOBR warranties run 1-3 years, and that a 5-7 year lifespan is more realistic. One commenter worries about CMVs used in dirty and rough conditions. Is FMCSA’s unit life estimate out of line? Do conditions of use significantly affect unit life?