February 2020

Trucking Music Review: ‘Me and Ol’ C.B.’

Welcome back to the Trucking Music Review, where I listen to and review truck-driving country music. As a person who does not listen to much country music in general, this series has been quite an adventure for me. This week, I’ll be reviewing "Me and Ol’ C.B." by country music legend Dave Dudley. Dudley has a long track ...

Francisco Valladares

02.28.2020 - 12:19 PM Comments: 0

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Business

Are the recent U.S. trade deals good for the trucking industry?

The Trump administration has recently been working on securing various trade deals that could immensely affect the trucking industry. In mid-to-late January, President Donald Trump officially signed the first phase of a trade deal with China and the USMCA. According to Fleet Owner, the deal with China commits them to ...

Francisco Valladares

02.27.2020 - 12:28 PM Comments: 0

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News

How a trucker strike could affect the industry

Strikes among workers have long been an effective way to enact change in the workplace, as they have proven time and again that workers still have a semblance of power. In one of the most recent examples, workers at General Motors made some major strides in the right direction after going on a six-week strike, which cost GM ...

Francisco Valladares

02.25.2020 - 12:37 PM Comments: 0

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News

The importance of healthcare for truckers

Healthcare is, without a doubt, one of the most essential parts of life. Without it, folks cannot receive the care they require, which can lead to declining health and even death. In the trucking industry, healthcare is a much-needed resource, as truckers tend to struggle with a variety of health issues that stem from their ...

Francisco Valladares

02.21.2020 - 11:55 AM Comments: 0

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Business

How fuel prices affect the trucking industry

Fuel, almost literally, is what makes the world go ‘round. It not only has an enormous effect on people’s day-to-day lives, but it also has a massive effect on the economy as a whole. In the trucking industry, changes in fuel prices can even dictate economic fluctuations, as it has an enormous trickle-down effect from ...

Francisco Valladares

02.20.2020 - 11:52 AM 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: February 2020

Trucking Music Review: ‘Me and Ol’ C.B.’

Are the recent U.S. trade deals good for the trucking industry?

How a trucker strike could affect the industry

The importance of healthcare for truckers

How fuel prices affect the trucking industry

Best read

Understanding ELDs, AOBRDs, and the ELD Mandate

UTECH Announces New Integrations With DAT Solutions

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