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FMCSA extends COVID-19 emergency declaration

The FMCSA has once again extended their COVID-19 emergency declaration, in an effort to provide direct assistance in relief efforts. “This extension of the expanded modified Emergency Declaration addresses national emergency conditions that create a need for immediate transportation of essential supplies, and provides ...

Francisco Valladares

02.18.2021 - 1:02 PM Comments: 0

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CDC releases mask requirement for surface transportation workers

On January 29, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued an order that requires conveyance operators and passengers to use their best efforts to wear face masks when boarding, disembarking, and traveling. According to the U.S. DOT, best efforts may include: Boarding and allowing entry to only those ...

Francisco Valladares

02.4.2021 - 11:53 AM Comments: 0

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How the U.S. DOT is preparing for the COVID-19 vaccine

As the COVID-19 vaccine inches closer towards approval, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced the regulatory measures it will be taking in order to safely transport the vaccine. In order to ensure safety and rapid transportation by air and land, the department has “established the appropriate ...

Francisco Valladares

12.10.2020 - 11:44 AM Comments: 0

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Highlighting the heroism of truck drivers

As the old saying goes, not all heroes wear capes. Some, in fact, drive enormous 18-wheelers throughout the country on a daily basis. When they’ve been needed most, they’ve historically risen to the occasion without much fanfare. Working behind the scenes, truckers have managed to play a pivotal role in keeping the country ...

Francisco Valladares

04.23.2020 - 11:59 AM Comments: 0

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FMCSA suspends hours of service regulations for COVID-19 efforts

The FMCSA announced on March 18 that it would be temporarily suspending certain regulations for drivers providing essential services and supplies for regions affected by COVID-19. “Such emergency is in response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreaks and their effects on people and the immediate risk they present to ...

Francisco Valladares

03.31.2020 - 10:45 AM 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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FMCSA extends COVID-19 emergency declaration

CDC releases mask requirement for surface transportation workers

How the U.S. DOT is preparing for the COVID-19 vaccine

Highlighting the heroism of truck drivers

FMCSA suspends hours of service regulations for COVID-19 efforts

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Understanding ELDs, AOBRDs, and the ELD Mandate

UTECH Announces New Integrations With DAT Solutions

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