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Why fleets should be investing in DOT regulatory training
New Entrants /CSA & Safety Ratings /Audits & Enforcement

Why fleets should be investing in DOT regulatory training

Carriers have long recognized the need to provide training on safe driving techniques. But fewer appreciate the need for regulatory training

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•Nov 29, 2021
What prompts a DOT compliance audit?
New Entrants /CSA & Safety Ratings /Audits & Enforcement

What prompts a DOT compliance audit?

The DOT prioritizes motor carriers for audits based on a few different factors. We break them down in this article.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•Nov 21, 2021
The elusive 15-day MVR rule
Audits & Enforcement /Driver Qualification

The elusive 15-day MVR rule

Most carriers know they must run annual MVRs on drivers. Fewer appreciate they have an additional MVR obligation for CDL drivers.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•Nov 1, 2021
FMCSA to require states to downgrade CDLs due to drug/alcohol violations
Drug/Alcohol Testing /Breaking /Audits & Enforcement

FMCSA to require states to downgrade CDLs due to drug/alcohol violations

The FMCSA has published a final rule requiring SDLAs to downgrade CDLs of drivers who have violated the federal drug/alcohol rules.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•Oct 6, 2021
5 common roadside violations & how to avoid them
CSA & Safety Ratings /Audits & Enforcement

5 common roadside violations & how to avoid them

Some of the most common violations discovered during roadside inspections are simple to fix and avoid.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•Oct 3, 2021
Trucksafe joins PrePass to discuss common roadside violations
Trucksafe /General Compliance /Audits & Enforcement

Trucksafe joins PrePass to discuss common roadside violations

Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman joins the Eyes on the Road podcast to discuss common driver and vehicle violations.

TC
Trucksafe Consulting
•Sep 8, 2021
5 enforcement metrics carriers MUST track
New Entrants /CSA & Safety Ratings /Audits & Enforcement

5 enforcement metrics carriers MUST track

Our list of the top 5 safety metrics carriers should be tracking to stay out of the DOT's and plaintiff's bar's crosshairs.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•Aug 31, 2021
No slowing down for DOT's burst in offsite audits
CSA & Safety Ratings /Audits & Enforcement /Trucksafe

No slowing down for DOT's burst in offsite audits

The number of offsite audits conducted by the FMCSA has risen dramatically over the past 4 years, which has significant implications.

TC
Trucksafe Consulting
•Jul 14, 2021
5 ways to drastically improve your DOT safety program
New Entrants /CSA & Safety Ratings /Audits & Enforcement

5 ways to drastically improve your DOT safety program

5 proven steps carriers can take to improve their safety programs and stay out of the crosshairs.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•Jun 14, 2021
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