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Brandon Wiseman
Feb 117 min read
Dispelling 5 common DOT compliance myths
Achieving DOT compliance can be tricky. Even seasoned safety professionals occasionally fall prey to some regulatory assumptions that...
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Brandon Wiseman
Jan 135 min read
DQ, Personnel, and Drug & Alcohol Testing Files: Understanding the distinction
Managing compliance for regulated drivers in the trucking industry involves a myriad of record-keeping requirements. Among the most...
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Brandon Wiseman
Jan 96 min read
Top 5 roadside violations & how to avoid them
Commercial driving can be a challenging profession with significant responsibilities, especially when it comes to understanding and...
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Trucksafe Consulting
Jan 34 min read
Top Critical and Acute Violations for Fleets: Insights and Solutions
In 2024, compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) remained a critical challenge for fleets across the industry....
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Brandon Wiseman
Oct 22, 20246 min read
DOT Compliance for Small vs. Large Fleets
In the U.S. trucking industry, fleet managers, regardless of fleet size, face a myriad of challenges to ensure their business remains...
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Brandon Wiseman
Oct 14, 20247 min read
Combating distracted driving & crafting an effective policy
Distracted driving is a major problem in the U.S., and its dangers are magnified in the trucking industry. It's no surprise that a...
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Brandon Wiseman
Oct 3, 20243 min read
What You Need to Know About the Clearinghouse II Roll Out by FMCSA
In an effort to close gaps in federal drug & alcohol testing regulations, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will...
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Brandon Wiseman
Jul 12, 202410 min read
Qualification considerations for multiple-employer drivers
In other articles, we've harped on the importance of thoroughly vetting commercial drivers. Missteps in the qualification process...
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Brandon Wiseman
Apr 1, 20246 min read
Understanding DOT road tests
Ensuring commercial drivers are properly qualified to operate heavy trucks or buses is a major part of complying with federal and state...
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Brandon Wiseman
Jan 30, 20244 min read
FMCSA proposes revisions to various CDL processes
FMCSA is proposing several changes to its commercial driver's license (CDL) program to "enhance the flexibility and efficiency of the CDL...
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Brandon Wiseman
Jan 23, 20242 min read
FMCSA proposing to remove over 15,000 medical examiners from National Registry
FMCSA is proposing to remove over 15,000 medical examiners from its National Registry of Medical Examiners, according to a notice to be...
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Trucksafe Consulting
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Trucksafe & Haul launch cutting-edge managed services offering
For today’s fleet managers, navigating the complex world of DOT regulations and ensuring fleet safety can feel like an uphill battle. But...
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Brandon Wiseman
Dec 5, 20235 min read
Understanding FMCSA verifications of employment
Vetting commercial drivers to ensure they are properly qualified is one of the foundational regulatory obligations placed on motor...
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Trucksafe Consulting
Feb 10, 20232 min read
Trucksafe LIVE! | The intersection of driver recruiting and compliance
On a recent episode of our Trucksafe LIVE! podcast, we discussed the importance of proper vetting in the driver recruitment process....
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Brandon Wiseman
Sep 5, 20223 min read
Compliance myth: 10-year employment history
There's a lot that goes into qualifying a regulated driver: applications, motor vehicle reports, license checks, drug tests...and the...
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Brandon Wiseman
Jul 4, 20225 min read
Answering ELDT questions
In this post, we're answering all your burning questions about the FMCSA’s Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule--to whom it applies,...
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Brandon Wiseman
May 9, 20226 min read
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
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Trucksafe Consulting
May 6, 20224 min read
What fleets need to know about Entry-Level Driver Training (2022)
Trucksafe's President and transportation attorney Brandon Wiseman recently joined Tenstreet to discuss the recently implemented...
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Brandon Wiseman
Apr 26, 20225 min read
Understanding DOT physical exams & med cards
In order for an individual to be qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), he/she must meet the minimum qualification...
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Brandon Wiseman
Mar 8, 20222 min read
FMCSA withdraws third-party and out-of-state CDL testing rulemakings
In two separate notices to be published on March 9, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is formally withdrawing...
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