January 2021

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Could an infrastructure bill finally be on the way?

Infrastructure in the United States, including roads, bridges, buildings, and more, has caused quite a problem for folks, including truckers and transportation companies. Namely, the lack of adequate infrastructure throughout the country has forced trucking companies of all sizes to spend copious amounts of money on damaged ...

Francisco Valladares

01.28.2021 - 1:20 PM Comments: 0

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FMCSA looking to add additional split-sleeper options

Since finalizing their latest hours of service updates in the summer of 2020, the FMCSA has continued to look at additional options for providing truckers with flexibility. On Jan. 14, the FMCSA released plans for a potential pilot program, which would allow drivers to utilize a 6/4 and 5/5 sleeper berth split. “This ...

Francisco Valladares

01.21.2021 - 12:27 PM Comments: 0

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Why 2020 showed telematics are necessary going forward

One thing that every trucking company has in common, no matter the size, is dealing with truck repairs. It’s a cost that can’t be avoided, but can be minimized if dealt with at the right time. However, not only is truck maintenance and/or repairs costly but throughout the last couple of years, the costs for each have begun ...

Francisco Valladares

01.14.2021 - 1:52 PM Comments: 0

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FMCSA proposes yard move clarification

In an effort to improve the “yard move” HOS provision, the FMCSA has proposed a revision to its regulatory guidance, which would clarify its use. Currently, the final rule that was published in 2015 does not define yard moves. However, the status is often used to perform minute actions that require you to start your ...

Francisco Valladares

01.7.2021 - 1:03 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: January 2021

Could an infrastructure bill finally be on the way?

FMCSA looking to add additional split-sleeper options

Why 2020 showed telematics are necessary going forward

FMCSA proposes yard move clarification

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Understanding ELDs, AOBRDs, and the ELD Mandate

UTECH Announces New Integrations With DAT Solutions

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