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The 3 Pillars of ELD Information Security

The 3 Pillars of ELD Information Security

Data Security

Information SecuritySecurity management and cybersecurity are major buzz words today. But what do they really mean to you, your fleet, and your operations?

Your information is your most valuable asset. While every company is different based on size and systems, there are 3 main pillars and best practices to keep in mind to ensure your data is protected.

Process

The first of these is process and process review. Create simple and easy to read guidelines that clearly state the objectives and the best practices you expect each employee to follow to reduce the chance of cyber-attacks or data breaches.

Keep the document updated as new systems are introduced or new concerns arise. Be sure to notify employees each time a document is revised. Use the document in company training sessions to keep everyone on track.

Technology

The technology that every company uses will vary, again based on size and systems in place. When choosing new or updated software or hardware to protect your data, be sure you have identified your goals and all the information that needs to be protected.

Perform thorough research on each technology to best identify all the options, as well as the costs. Once you have put your chosen technology to work for you, be sure to revisit the goals and the list of protected information to be sure that it continues to meet all your needs.

People

Keeping your data safe is not only the responsibility of your security team and the technology chosen, but every employee in the company. You have documented your best practices, put technology to work for you, now it is up to your employees to understand the importance of their participation in the processes and in using the technology successfully. The more knowledgeable your employees are, the less exposure your data will have to cybersecurity threats.

 

Vehicle Licensing Consultants

A Virtual Projects, LLC Company

Fleet & Driver Compliance…Fleet Tracking Software

https://im4trux.com/

530-384-3884

Employee Spotlight: Patrice

Employee Spotlight: Patrice

Employee Spotlight

Patrice is this month’s VLC Rockstar! Patrice has been with VLC for over 12 years and has a consistent 0% error rate on IRP transactions, even in high volume months.

Here’s What Customers Say About Patrice

“Patrice is a wealth of knowledge here at VLC.

I have worked with her for 5.5 years and she is always willing to help answer difficult questions and consistently directs team members in the right direction to tackle challenging tasks”

-Michelle

 

Vehicle Licensing Consultants

A Virtual Projects, LLC Company

Fleet & Driver Compliance…Fleet Tracking Software

https://im4trux.com/

530-384-3884

Don’t do it!

Don’t do it!

Team Building, VLC

Many people function in terms of things they need to start doing.

  • I need to start exercising.
  • I need to start listening more closely.
  • I need to start saving money.

For each action above, there is an underlying goal. Improving health, relationships, and financial security are noble goals indeed! But what is the reason for the desire to embrace these “starts?” Perhaps the reason is simple, one’s health, relationships, and financial well-being may all be suffering.

So I must ask the question: How did you get there?

In Chapter 7 of Good to Great, Jime Collins asks the question: Do you have a stop doing list? At first it seemed like a trivial question. But the more I considered it, the more it gained meaning.

We so often look to “starts” to improve, but we often overlook the actions that landed us in our current state. If your health or your relationships or your financial state is suffering, what actions got you there? Perhaps creating a stop doing list should be your first step.

And yes, this goes for your organization also. Great organizations not only follow through on important initiatives and processes, they also identify unimportant ones and simply stop.

Usually, I write a different seed for leaders and VLC, but I think this is crucial to our success. We are in the midst of evaluating many of our processes here at VLC. We have added zoom meetings to our consulting calls. We have added and will continue to add personnel. We are adding responsibilities to each consultant.

But we also must keep a close eye on things we can cut loose.

In becoming a better team member, what is one thing you should stop doing immediately?

In our organization, which weaknesses can be addressed by not doing something?

Which extraneous actions by either you or VLC do not move us toward being the best in our field?

Be well,

Chuck Ross

John Maxwell Certified Coach, Trainer, Speaker, and DISC consultant

chuckross.net

Author: Change? Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!?

530-277-6161

“They themselves are makers of themselves.” James Allen

50-50

50-50

VLC

Relationships have a fairly massive range in terms of types and depth. Spouses, friends, relatives, customers, colleagues, and bosses all share a type of relationship with people they come in contact with. Many times, these relationships can be surface level or can run very deep.

Whether surface level or deep, however, each person displays a certain level of commitment to the relationship. When both people are committed, the relationship has a better chance of being healthy. When one or both people are not committed, the relationship suffers.

If we were to put this into a simple formula, each person is responsible for their 50% of the relationship. It is impossible for a person to commit more than their 50%! When one person tries to make up for the lack of commitment by another, it almost never ends well. Anger and resentment often lead to exhaustion as one person tries in vain to make up for another’s lack of commitment to the relationship. They try to add 60 or 70%, but they can’t.

If this idea frustrates you, take heart! Like so many things in this life, you have only partial control…so take your half and be great! If you are in charge of your 50% of a relationship, make it a work of art.

With your 50%, connect. Understand the other person. Listen. Empathize. Show them you care. Make it so appealing that other person can’t help but want to do a better job with his or her 50%.

Which relationships are you good at, and with which do you struggle?

What is it that makes some relationships difficult?

What are the triggers that send you down a negative path with certain relationships? What type of thinking might help you deal with such triggers?

Be well!

Chuck Ross

John Maxwell Certified Coach, Trainer, Speaker, and DISC consultant

chuckross.net

Author: Change? Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!?

530-277-6161

“They themselves are makers of themselves.” James Allen

CARB – Advanced Clean Trucks Regulation

CARB – Advanced Clean Trucks Regulation

CARB 2021

CARB California Air Resources Board (CARB) is developing medium and heavy-duty regulations for fleet emissions toward their goal of zero-emission truck and bus fleets in CA by 2045.

The initial focus of these regulations is on larger fleets and certain market segments such as last mile delivery and drayage.

Large Entity One-time Reporting Requirement

The Advanced Clean Trucks regulation was approved on June 25th, 2020. It includes a one-time reporting requirement for large entities and fleets. This requirement applies to vehicles with a GVWR greater than 8,500 lbs. in California. The deadline for reporting is April 1st, 2021.

Reporting is required if you meet any of the below criteria:

  • Gross annual revenues greater than $50 million for the 2019 tax year and one or more vehicles over 8,500 lbs. owned or operated in CA
  • Fleet, broker, or entity of 50 or more vehicles over 8,500 lbs. owned or operated in CA
  • Any government agency (CA or federal) with one or more vehicles over 8,500 lbs. owned or operated in CA

School buses, clean air transit vehicles, military and emergency vehicles are not required to report.

If you are unclear about the reporting requirements or need assistance with the new Large Entity One-Time Reporting System, please contact us at info@im4trux.com or call us at 530-384-3884.

 

Vehicle Licensing Consultants

A Virtual Projects, LLC Company

Fleet & Driver Compliance…Fleet Tracking Software

530-384-3884