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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...
Brandon Wiseman
Mar 8, 20222 min read
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FMCSA to eliminate certificate of violations requirement
In a Final Rule to be published on March 9, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is doing away with the...
Brandon Wiseman
Mar 8, 20222 min read
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Trucksafe discusses the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program
In a recent webinar hosted by The Next Generation in Trucking Association and sponsored by DriverReach, Trucksafe’s president Brandon...
Trucksafe Consulting
Feb 3, 20221 min read
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Minimizing exposure through driver qualification
In a recent webinar hosted by FleetOwner and sponsored by PrePass, Trucksafe president Brandon Wiseman discussed practical ways fleets...
Trucksafe Consulting
Jan 28, 20221 min read
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10 things you should know about entry-level driver training
The new entry-level driver training rule for CDL drivers is set to take effect on Feb. 7, 2022. Here are the details you need to know…
Trucksafe Consulting
Jan 21, 20225 min read
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FMCSA provides details on 18-21 year old apprenticeship program
The FMCSA's Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program will soon be live. Here's what we know about the program and its requirements so far.
Brandon Wiseman
Jan 13, 20227 min read
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FMCSA takes first step in establishing apprenticeship program
At Congress's direction, the FMCSA will soon be establishing an apprenticeship program that will allow 18-20 year olds to operate interstate
Brandon Wiseman
Jan 6, 20223 min read
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Leveraging the onboarding process to better retain drivers
With all the talk about the driver shortage, it's time carriers take a harder look at what they're doing to retain the drivers they have.
Trucksafe Consulting
Nov 12, 20212 min read
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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 Wiseman
Nov 1, 20214 min read
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Get ready for the new DOT entry-level driver training
Set to take effect on February 7, 2022, the FMCSA's new entry-level driver training requirement will overhaul the agency's existing rules.
Brandon Wiseman
Mar 21, 20214 min read
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FMCSA proposes to eliminate annual certificate of violations requirement
The FMCSA is proposing to do away with the requirement that drivers submit a list of traffic convictions to motor carriers at least annually
Brandon Wiseman
Dec 17, 20202 min read
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Spotlight on DOT Agricultural Exemptions
The federal safety regulations contain several agriculture-related exemptions. We explore each of them in this article.
Brandon Wiseman
Nov 30, 20208 min read
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Who needs a CDL? A primer on commercial drivers' licenses.
Drivers of certain types of commercial vehicles need a commercial driver's license to operate them. We address the specifics of CDLs...
Brandon Wiseman
Nov 19, 20205 min read
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What is a DQ file and what must it include?
Motor carriers are required to create and maintain DQ—or driver qualification—files on all drivers who operate commercial vehicles for them
Brandon Wiseman
Oct 27, 20208 min read
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FMCSA proposes under-21 commercial driver pilot program
FMCSA proposes pilot program to allow 18-20 year old drivers to operate commercial vehicles in interstate commerce under certain conditions.
Brandon Wiseman
Sep 15, 20202 min read
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