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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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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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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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FMCSA clarifies agricultural commodity definitions, increasing HOS flexibility

On November 19, 2020, the FMCSA announced that it had published a final rule clarifying agricultural commodity and livestock definitions in hours-of-service regulations. The rule has been in the works for quite some time, as the agency began to take comments for potential changes back in July of 2019. However, the FMCSA ...

Francisco Valladares

11.25.2020 - 1:56 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 extends COVID-19 emergency declaration

CDC releases mask requirement for surface transportation workers

FMCSA looking to add additional split-sleeper options

FMCSA proposes yard move clarification

FMCSA clarifies agricultural commodity definitions, increasing HOS flexibility

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Understanding ELDs, AOBRDs, and the ELD Mandate

UTECH Announces New Integrations With DAT Solutions

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