Fikes offers pay increase for electronic logbook program use

Feb 8, 2011

Owner-operators can have a 1 percent pay increase for using uDrove’s electronic hours of service program, Fikes Truck Line announced.

The uDrove system uses smart-phone functionality to offer tools for keeping electronic driver logs, tracking mileage for tax reasons, recording fuel and other expenses and completing DVIRs. It is supported on Android, BlackBerry and iPhone systems.

To enroll in the fleet’s partnership with uDrove, call Frankie Fitzhugh at (800) 643-6448, ext. 1705, or call uDrove at (888) 983-7683. Owner-operators are asked to provide their name, phone number and email address. Training is available.

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