Case Study: Freres Lumber Co. achieves accurate fuel-tax reporting and reduced driver paperwork with EROAD

Freres Lumber uses EROAD to handle ELD requirement while simplifying tax reporting and reducing paperwork for drivers

Freres Lumber Co., a Lyons, Oregon–based lumber manufacturer operating over 30 highway trucks and 15 log trucks, faced challenges accurately tracking exempt off-road mileage and managing complex tax reporting because trucks run in varying configurations across state weight laws. Lacking real-time location, off-road exemption handling, and per-load vehicle configuration, Freres evaluated alternatives and selected EROAD, deploying EROAD’s ELD and electronic IFTA/IRP/Oregon weight‑mile tax management services.

EROAD’s solution—combining ELDs, fleet tracking and geofencing, two‑way messaging, and automated fuel and weight‑mile tax filing—lets drivers enter trailer configurations, automatically accounts for exempt mileage, and provides precise location data. The result: more accurate tax reports, elimination of manual data entry, reduced time drivers spend on HOS logs and trip paperwork, and improved delivery visibility and customer satisfaction—delivering clear time savings and an easy ROI for Freres Lumber Co.

Freres Lumber Co.

Mike Weigel

Assistant Dispatcher