J. J. Keller Adds U.S. Oil Field Exemption to EOBR/E-Log Solution

Encompass™ Now Supports Oil Field Rules Along with Others

Neenah, WI – J. J. Keller’s Encompass™, the industry’s leading DOT compliance management tool, will now support the U.S. Oil Field logging exception through the use of Keller’s  Android-based EOBR system.

“The U.S. Oil Field exception is critical to effectively manage hours-of-service requirements in the oil and gas field industry,” said Rustin Keller, Vice President of Business Services for J. J. Keller. “Fleets can take advantage of the 24 hour off-duty reset of the 8-day period, and the ‘fifth line’ for time spent waiting at a well site.  Understanding this compliance is very difficult and our systems help eliminate both log audit headaches and DOT non-compliance fines.”

This feature is the latest addition to the Encompass system’s comprehensive database of 18 industry- and state-specific rule sets. The Department of Transportation reports that hours-of-service issues are the most commonly cited violations at roadside inspections, and the extensive support provided by Encompass and its E-Logs solution gives transportation professionals the tools they need to maintain compliance and avoid costly mistakes.

The rule sets currently supported in the Encompass EOBR/E-Log Solution include:

Federal:

• US Federal (60 and 70)
• US Oil Field
• CD Federal (Cycles 1 and 2)
• Intrastate:

Florida
Texas

Encompass also supports many additional Federal- and state-specific hours-of-service rules for the manual entry of driver logs.

Bob Larsen, Director of Business Services - Marketing for J. J. Keller, said, “J. J. Keller’s Encompass supports these unique state, federal and industry-specific rule sets at no additional cost. These complex calculations are developed and tested by J. J. Keller regulatory experts, so our customers "an relax in the knowledge that their fleets will remain compliant.”

About J. J. Keller’s Encompass™
J. J. Keller’s Encompass™ is the most comprehensive online system available for fleet compliance.  Fleets rely on Encompass to standardize critical functions such as hiring, driver qualification, training, licensing, hours of service, vehicle maintenance, fuel tax reporting, drug testing, tracking driver performance, and more. It integrates with Android™ devices and Windows laptops to automate E-Logs, electronic DVIRs, and in-cab performance reporting. These features are particularly significant, with the recent Congressional passing of the transportation bill that mandates all interstate trucks to maintain a record of duty status using electronic logging devices, to track their hours. To learn more about J. J. Keller’s Encompass, visit www.jjkellerencompass.com.

About J. J. Keller Business Services
J. J. Keller Business Services helps companies to reduce risk and improve regulatory compliance through online, outsource, and advisory services. The services support professionals in transportation, workplace safety, and human resources by helping them select the type of solution that makes sense to their operation. To learn more about J. J. Keller Business Services, visit www.jjkellerservices.com.  

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Kathy Bowe
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J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.®
(920) 967-7057
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