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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 21, 20214 min read
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.
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Trucksafe Consulting
Nov 12, 20212 min read
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.
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Brandon Wiseman
Oct 22, 20214 min read
What is the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) program?
Motor carriers and certain other entities engaged in interstate commerce are required to pay annual registration fees through UCR.
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Trucksafe Consulting
Sep 8, 20211 min read
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.
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Trucksafe Consulting
Sep 1, 20211 min read
Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman talks driver training in Idelic webinar
Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman joins Idelic to discuss driver training and how carriers can develop more effective training programs.
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Brandon Wiseman
Aug 31, 20216 min read
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.
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Brandon Wiseman
Aug 31, 20212 min read
FMCSA extends COVID-19 national emergency declaration
FMCSA has again extended its COVID-19 emergency declaration, now through November 30, 2021.
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Brandon Wiseman
Mar 21, 20214 min read
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.
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Brandon Wiseman
Dec 2, 20202 min read
FMCSA extends and expands COVID-19 emergency declaration
The FMCSA has extended its COVID-19 emergency declaration through February 28, 2021 and expanded it to include transportation of vaccines.
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 30, 20208 min read
Spotlight on DOT Agricultural Exemptions
The federal safety regulations contain several agriculture-related exemptions. We explore each of them in this article.
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 19, 20205 min read
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...
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 5, 20208 min read
What you should know about personal conveyance
Personal conveyance is one of the more amorphous concepts in commercial trucking. Here's what you should know about the topic.
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 2, 20207 min read
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
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Brandon Wiseman
Oct 30, 20205 min read
What is a CMV and why does it matter?
Perhaps more so than any other term, the term CMV carriers a special significance in commercial transportation. We'll explore why...
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Brandon Wiseman
Oct 28, 20208 min read
What is a DOT-recordable accident?
Accidents are an unfortunate reality in commercial transportation. But certain types of accidents carry specific regulatory obligations.
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