General Compliance

Year in Review: 2024 Regulatory Highlights and 2025 Outlook for Fleets

3 days ago4 min read

Year in Review: 2024 Regulatory Highlights and 2025 Outlook for Fleets

As 2024 winds down, the trucking industry finds itself reflecting on a transformative year while preparing for potential regulatory...

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DOT Compliance for Small vs. Large Fleets

Brandon Wiseman

Oct 226 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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Combating distracted driving & crafting an effective policy

Brandon Wiseman

Oct 147 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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Trucksafe launches two new services: Micro Audits & Bootcamp on the Road!

Brandon Wiseman

Oct 33 min read

Trucksafe launches two new services: Micro Audits & Bootcamp on the Road!

Fleet safety is a vital aspect of the transportation industry, ensuring not just compliance but also the well-being of drivers and the...

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Trucksafe's Wiseman joins the Armchair Attorney to discuss ELDs, Chevron deference and more

Brandon Wiseman

Aug 51 min read

Trucksafe's Wiseman joins the Armchair Attorney to discuss ELDs, Chevron deference and more

Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman recently joined Matt Leffler, the Armchair Attorney, on his podcast to discuss electronic logging devices,...

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Trucksafe's Wiseman discusses rule changes at FreightWaves event

Trucksafe Consulting

Apr 251 min read

Trucksafe's Wiseman discusses rule changes at FreightWaves event

Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently presented at FreightWave's Small Fleet & Owner Operator Summit on upcoming FMCSA...

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Brandon Wiseman

Apr 58 min read

5 lessons from a terrible crash

On March 22, 2024, a concrete pumper truck veered into oncoming traffic on State Highway 21 in Texas, striking a school bus full of...

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Trucksafe & Haul launch cutting-edge managed services offering

Trucksafe Consulting

Jan 162 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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How DOT compliance affects mergers & acquisitions

Trucksafe Consulting

Aug 15, 20231 min read

How DOT compliance affects mergers & acquisitions

Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently joined the Tenney Group's In The Hot Seat podcast to discuss how DOT compliance can impact...

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Understanding roadside inspection reports

Brandon Wiseman

Aug 1, 20236 min read

Understanding roadside inspection reports

If you or your commercial driver have been stopped for a roadside inspection, it’s likely you’ve received a Driver/Vehicle Examination...

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Wiseman addresses fleet safety & compliance at FreightWaves Fleet Summit

Trucksafe Consulting

Jul 20, 20231 min read

Wiseman addresses fleet safety & compliance at FreightWaves Fleet Summit

Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently presented on DOT safety & compliance at the FreightWaves Enterprise Fleet Summit. Wiseman...

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PHMSA contemplating several revisions to Hazardous Materials Regulations

Brandon Wiseman

Jul 6, 20235 min read

PHMSA contemplating several revisions to Hazardous Materials Regulations

The Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA)--the federal agency that regulates the multi-modal transportation of hazmat--is...

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FMCSA to implement operating authority exemption for providers of recreational activities

Brandon Wiseman

Jun 20, 20234 min read

FMCSA to implement operating authority exemption for providers of recreational activities

According to a June 2023 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) intends to publish new...

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Brandon Wiseman

Jun 12, 202316 min read

When trucking regulations run amok

Regulations have been my profession, my life, for many years. Trucking regulations, to be precise. I’ve devoted my career to helping...

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Telematics for Trucking: A Guide to Choosing the Right Solution

Brandon Wiseman

Jun 6, 20233 min read

Telematics for Trucking: A Guide to Choosing the Right Solution

The term "telematics," at least in trucking, is generally understood to mean use of electronic devices to collect and transmit data about...

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Brandon Wiseman

Jan 9, 20234 min read

Understanding FMCSA civil penalties

In January 2023, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced inflation-adjusted increases to its civil penalties....

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What property brokers MUST know about their role in highway accidents

Brandon Wiseman

Jan 3, 20239 min read

What property brokers MUST know about their role in highway accidents

In late 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a case involving C.H. Robinson, one of the largest property brokers in the world, in...

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How carriers can protect themselves against cargo loss & damage

Brandon Wiseman

Dec 14, 20223 min read

How carriers can protect themselves against cargo loss & damage

Cargo and freight claims can be a complex and daunting area of transportation law. However, proper planning and understanding of the...

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Brandon Wiseman

Dec 9, 20224 min read

2022 in Review: Top Trucksafe Content

2022 was a big year for the trucking industry and a busy one for us at Trucksafe! We met a lot of great carriers and safety professionals...

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When should trucking companies hire a dedicated safety director?

Brandon Wiseman

Dec 7, 20224 min read

When should trucking companies hire a dedicated safety director?

Whether you've just started your motor carrier operation or have been at it for some time, you undoubtedly know that trucking is a...

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