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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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Everything you need to know about the new adverse conditions rule

Flexibility with hours of service has always been hard to come by for many truckers, as they only had a handful of options to use in years past. However, with the new set of hours of service rules that went into effect on Sep. 29, truckers are believed to have gained a plethora of new flexibility. While the rules ...

Francisco Valladares

11.5.2020 - 1:08 PM Comments: 0

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The importance of cameras for trucking fleets in 2020

One aspect of trucking that is always placed at the forefront is safety, as it is the most important part of running a trucking operation. Prioritizing fleet safety ultimately has a positive effect on your bottom line. By avoiding accidents and other safety issues, you’re saving thousands, if not millions, of unwanted ...

Francisco Valladares

10.8.2020 - 3:06 PM Comments: 0

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How will the latest HOS updates affect your ELD?

With the FMCSA’s latest hours of service updates now in full effect as of Sep. 29, folks throughout the industry believe that truckers will be able to enjoy additional flexibility with their 14-hour driving window. On a day-to-day basis, most drivers should be affected by the changes made to breaks and the split-sleeper ...

Francisco Valladares

10.1.2020 - 12:59 PM Comments: 0

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What you need to know about the HOS changes coming on Sep. 29

With the FMCSA's hours of service reforms set to take effect on Sep. 29, truckers can reportedly look forward to an increased flexibility with their hours of service. So, let’s go through some of the primary changes that will affect you and your fleet. Breaks First, let’s discuss the changes made to breaks. Rather than ...

Francisco Valladares

09.24.2020 - 12:08 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 clarifies agricultural commodity definitions, increasing HOS flexibility

Everything you need to know about the new adverse conditions rule

The importance of cameras for trucking fleets in 2020

How will the latest HOS updates affect your ELD?

What you need to know about the HOS changes coming on Sep. 29

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Understanding ELDs, AOBRDs, and the ELD Mandate

UTECH Announces New Integrations With DAT Solutions

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