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Hauling Hemp: What’s the deal with its legality?

For truckers, hauling hemp across state lines has long been a cause for concern considering the potential legal repercussions of doing so. While manufacturing and distributing hemp is legal in most states, being entangled in a case such as this could have enormous consequences for truckers’ careers. In an effort to ...

Francisco Valladares

01.28.2020 - 12:24 PM Comments: 0

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How far are we from automation in trucking?

Technological advances in the trucking industry are seemingly leading to one seismic shift: automation. In truth, automation in the trucking industry will not be a possibility anytime soon, according to an abundance of industry experts. As of now, self-driving trucks are still a long shot, as automated technology is being ...

Francisco Valladares

01.24.2020 - 12:24 PM Comments: 0

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Can you make more money as an owner-operator?

The issue of AB-5 in California almost put local owner-operators in a tough situation, as the law would have basically forced them to either become company drivers or take their operation elsewhere. AB-5 was passed with the intention of helping independent contractors in the state, as it was supposed to force employers into ...

Francisco Valladares

01.23.2020 - 12:24 PM Comments: 0

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Should carriers be worried about the trucker shortage?

The shortage of truck drivers in the United States has been a topic of contention for quite some time. As the bulk of the drivers in the industry continue to age, trucking could be headed towards troubling times if they can't replenish their ranks. Nonetheless, while many believe that the shortage is due to a lack of people ...

Francisco Valladares

01.14.2020 - 11:54 AM Comments: 0

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A post-ELD Mandate guide to maximizing personal conveyance

Personal conveyance has been around for years, but it has come under a microscope as of late because of the ELD Mandate. Now more than ever, it’s important for drivers to understand how to utilize all of the special statuses that are at their disposal. Nevertheless, it’s important to note that not all carriers offer a ...

Francisco Valladares

01.10.2020 - 1:21 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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Hauling Hemp: What’s the deal with its legality?

How far are we from automation in trucking?

Can you make more money as an owner-operator?

Should carriers be worried about the trucker shortage?

A post-ELD Mandate guide to maximizing personal conveyance

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Understanding ELDs, AOBRDs, and the ELD Mandate

UTECH Announces New Integrations With DAT Solutions

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