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FMCSA temporarily suspends regulations for drivers as California fires continue

The FMCSA announced Oct. 28 that it would be temporarily suspending certain regulations for drivers providing essential services and supplies to regions that are affected by the California fires. “Such Emergency Declaration is in response to widespread wildfires and extreme weather including unprecedented high winds, in the ...

Francisco Valladares

11.5.2019 - 12:37 PM Comments: 0

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How truckers can avoid violations from an ELD malfunction

As the ELD mandate inches closer, drivers will need to learn how to adjust to the incoming changes. Electronic logging devices, by virtue of being technology, are susceptible to malfunctioning. If your ELD happens to malfunction, you’ll need to know what to do to avoid being potentially placed out of service by a DOT. ...

Francisco Valladares

10.29.2019 - 11:33 AM Comments: 0

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Should hours of service rules still apply with self-driving trucks?

On May 28, 2019, through the Federal Register, the FMCSA asked for comments on the “Safe Integration of Automated Driving Systems-Equipped Commercial Motor Vehicles,” which initially was supposed to end on August 26, 2019, but was extended until August 28, 2019. The extension for comments on the matter allowed drivers to ...

Francisco Valladares

10.8.2019 - 11:01 AM Comments: 0

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The FMCSA’s $77 million safety investment is a win for drivers

On September 25, the FMCSA announced that it would be awarding $77.3 million in grants to state and education institutions to “enhance commercial motor vehicle safety.” The investment can prove to be a dramatic boost for drivers, as just this year 18 percent of vehicles were placed out-of-service during the Commercial ...

Francisco Valladares

10.3.2019 - 11:29 AM Comments: 0

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ELD Switch 101: Recording and transmitting data

Welcome to ELD Switch 101, a five-week series where we’ll cover a wide array of important topics concerning the mandatory switch from AOBRD to ELD. When it comes to what is recorded and transmitted on AOBRD and ELD systems, there is a stark difference that is likely to affect the way drivers and dispatchers work ...

Francisco Valladares

09.27.2019 - 4:28 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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FMCSA temporarily suspends regulations for drivers as California fires continue

How truckers can avoid violations from an ELD malfunction

Should hours of service rules still apply with self-driving trucks?

The FMCSA’s $77 million safety investment is a win for drivers

ELD Switch 101: Recording and transmitting data

Best read

Understanding ELDs, AOBRDs, and the ELD Mandate

UTECH Announces New Integrations With DAT Solutions

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