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How to improve your CSA scores
CSA scores are a big deal for regulated motor carriers. High CSA scores can lead to increased insurance premiums, lost business, and...

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 8, 20226 min read
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Understanding the Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP)
At its heart, PSP provides carriers, individual drivers, and industry service providers access to commercial drivers' safety records from th

Brandon Wiseman
May 9, 20226 min read
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5 things fleets should know about DOT audits
No motor carrier expects to be audited, and most do little to prepare until it’s too late. But simply understanding the process goes a long

Brandon Wiseman
Apr 6, 20226 min read
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Building a strong fleet safety culture
Without a firm safety-minded foundation on which to build policies and procedures, motor carriers are too often left to react to...

Trucksafe Consulting
Dec 20, 20211 min read
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Trucksafe addresses fleet safety metrics in Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine
In a recent post for Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine, Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman offered his insight on the top 5 safety metrics...

Trucksafe Consulting
Dec 3, 20211 min read
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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 Wiseman
Nov 29, 20217 min read
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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 Wiseman
Nov 21, 20214 min read
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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 Wiseman
Oct 3, 20217 min read
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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 Wiseman
Aug 31, 20216 min read
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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.

Trucksafe Consulting
Jul 14, 20211 min read
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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 Wiseman
Jun 14, 20219 min read
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5 tips for a successful DataQs appeal
DataQs, when used correctly, are great tools to help motor carriers improve their CSA scores. Here are 5 steps for filing a successful DataQ

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 2, 20207 min read
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How are CSA scores calculated?
CSA scores are used, in part, to prioritize carriers for enforcement action. But how are they calculated? We'll explore the methodology...

Brandon Wiseman
Oct 27, 20208 min read
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Upgrading your DOT safety rating
A step-by-step guide to upgrading a Conditional or Unsatisfactory DOT safety rating.

Brandon Wiseman
Oct 9, 202010 min read
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Protecting your DOT safety rating
A comprehensive guide to DOT safety ratings, including how to check, improve, and protect your rating.

Brandon Wiseman
Aug 31, 20207 min read
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5 surefire ways to improve your SMS scores
Tips for improving your SMS scores and minimizing your chances of an audit or fines.

Brandon Wiseman
Aug 20, 20203 min read
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8 essential steps to prepare for a DOT audit
DOT audits are nerve-racking. Check out these 8 steps to help you prepare for an audit.

Brandon Wiseman
Aug 14, 20205 min read
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