February 2020

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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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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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Diabetic truckers can now travel from the U.S. to Canada

Insulin-using diabetic truckers can now operate in cross-border operations between the United States and Canada, according to Land Line Magazine. Before this move, insulin-using truckers were required to apply for a Federal Diabetes Exemption, allowing them to conduct interstate travel. The use of these exemptions was ...

Francisco Valladares

02.18.2020 - 12:13 PM Comments: 0

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How truckers can benefit from overtime pay

In an effort to curtail driver turnover around the country, finding new and creative ways to help truckers could benefit the trucking industry as a whole. Trucker turnover consistently sits between 70 to 90 percent, meaning that truckers often jump from carrier to carrier looking for the best opportunities to make ...

Francisco Valladares

02.13.2020 - 12:30 PM Comments: 0

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What’s the outlook on trucking jobs going forward?

The trucking industry continues to be in disarray as folks debate whether the trucker shortage is a legitimate issue or not. Nonetheless, there’s reason to believe that job growth is imminent in years to come. While it’s going to require an abundance of outreach and recruitment efforts down the line, jobs in trucking won’t ...

Francisco Valladares

02.13.2020 - 12:14 PM Comments: 0

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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

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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

The importance of healthcare for truckers

How fuel prices affect the trucking industry

Diabetic truckers can now travel from the U.S. to Canada

How truckers can benefit from overtime pay

What’s the outlook on trucking jobs going forward?

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Understanding ELDs, AOBRDs, and the ELD Mandate

UTECH Announces New Integrations With DAT Solutions

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