What was the process involved in developing Werners Paperless Log System?
Werner began working on the Paperless Log System in 1994. The entire project was developed in-house by Werner’s team of computer specialists and along with members of departments from across the Company. Werner started testing the system in its trucks July 1995 with all participating truck drivers continuing to use the traditional paper logbooks for recording hours and activities. 1997, Werner contacted the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) about the project and obtained approval for continued testing. In 1998, Werner tested the system with approximately 2,000 of its truck drivers (while continuing to use paper logbooks). On June 10, 1998, the FMCSA officially authorized Werner Enterprises to adopt its new Paperless Log System under a Pilot Program and discontinue use of the paper logbooks. The FMCSA granted exemption from paper log usage on September 21, 2004.
