January 2020

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FAA announces GPS interference in Southeast U.S.

GPS testing conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration may result in an unreliable or unavailable GPS signal. The event is described in a flight advisory that was released by the FAA on January 13. GPS, among other services, could be affected for up to “400 nautical miles at Flight Level 400, down to a radius of 180 ...

Francisco Valladares

01.17.2020 - 12:31 PM Comments: 0

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News

AB 5 no longer applies to the trucking industry, according to a CA judge

In what many consider to be a unilateral win for the trucking industry, AB 5 is no longer applicable to the trucking industry, according to a California state judge. AB 5 was a bombshell piece of legislation in California, as it decimated the gig economy throughout the state. The law was meant to stop employers from falsely ...

Francisco Valladares

01.16.2020 - 11:43 AM Comments: 0

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News

Should carriers be worried about the trucker shortage?

The shortage of truck drivers in the United States has been a topic of contention for quite some time. As the bulk of the drivers in the industry continue to age, trucking could be headed towards troubling times if they can't replenish their ranks. Nonetheless, while many believe that the shortage is due to a lack of people ...

Francisco Valladares

01.14.2020 - 11:54 AM Comments: 0

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Business

A post-ELD Mandate guide to maximizing personal conveyance

Personal conveyance has been around for years, but it has come under a microscope as of late because of the ELD Mandate. Now more than ever, it’s important for drivers to understand how to utilize all of the special statuses that are at their disposal. Nevertheless, it’s important to note that not all carriers offer a ...

Francisco Valladares

01.10.2020 - 1:21 PM Comments: 0

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A look at the best pets to take on the road

Pets, in my totally correct opinion that cannot be disputed, are the greatest beings on the face of the earth. They’re cute and make for amazing companions. Pets can be great for dealing with loneliness on the road and also have serious health benefits. They also allow truckers to have increased exercise opportunities, as ...

Francisco Valladares

01.9.2020 - 12:16 PM Comments: 0

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Business, News

Understanding ELDs, AOBRDs, and the ELD Mandate

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is mandating that every truck on the road has an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) installed by December 16, 2019. The ELD will replace paper logbooks and Automatic Onboard ...

05.2.2019 - 7:20 PM Comments: 0

Business, News

UTECH Announces New Integrations With DAT Solutions

Originally announced via Consumer Carrier Journal UTECH is proud to announce that our team has partnered with DAT solutions to offer a range of new integrations with UTECH TMS. These new capabilities will ...

04.17.2019 - 8:00 AM Comments: 0

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Monthly Archives: January 2020

FAA announces GPS interference in Southeast U.S.

AB 5 no longer applies to the trucking industry, according to a CA judge

Should carriers be worried about the trucker shortage?

A post-ELD Mandate guide to maximizing personal conveyance

A look at the best pets to take on the road

Best read

Understanding ELDs, AOBRDs, and the ELD Mandate

UTECH Announces New Integrations With DAT Solutions

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