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 commercial driver's inattention for even a few seconds can result in catastrophic accidents. For fleet managers, the stakes are high: distracted driving can lead to increased insurance premiums, legal liabilities, operational disruptions, and tragically, loss of life.In 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported 3,308 deaths due to dist
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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 public at large. At Trucksafe, we're thrilled to unveil two new services to help fleets be proactive with compliance and keep themselves out of the crosshairs: Trucksafe Micro Audits and Bootcamp on the Road.Introducing Trucksafe Micro AuditsImagine having a virtual "check-up" for your DOT safety programs, providing you with a quick but comprehensive assessment
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Trucksafe's Wiseman joins the Armchair Attorney to discuss ELDs, Chevron deference and more
But is your truck safe?Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman recently joined Matt Leffler, the Armchair Attorney, on his podcast to discuss electronic logging devices, Chevron deference, and much more. Catch the replay above if you missed it. About Trucksafe Consulting, LLC: Trucksafe Consulting is a full-service DOT regulatory compliance consulting and training service. We help carriers develop, implement, and improve their safety programs, through personalized services, industry-leading training, and a
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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 children and ultimately killing a 5 year-old and an adult. At the time of the crash, the bus was transporting 44 children and 11 adults home from a field trip to the Texas Zoo. According to reports, the driver of the concrete truck, 42 year-old Jerry Hernandez, admitted to law enforcement he had smoked marijuana the night before the accident, had used cocaine the mo
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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 what if you could hand over the reins and focus on what you do best – running your business? That’s exactly what the groundbreaking partnership between Trucksafe Consulting, LLC and Haul, a cutting-edge AI-powered fleet risk management software provider, aims to achieve. Through this strategic alliance, Trucksafe expands its offerings with the launch of Trucks
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 transportation-related mergers & acquistions. "Not enough private equity groups or carriers, in my experience, are even looking as heavily at DOT compliance as they should be. We encounter so many situations where we are coming in after the fact. A carrier has acquired another motor carrier and now they're coming to us saying ‘we've got all these problems,’ an
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 Report (DVER), also known as a roadside inspection report. These DVERs are standardized reports prepared by law enforcement following a commercial vehicle and/or driver inspection, which detail the level of inspection performed and any violations discovered. The reports are important for many reasons, so we will break them down line by line in this article. Downl
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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 joined host Anthony Smith to discuss some of the most pressing compliance issues faced by fleets today, including hours-of-service violations, CBD use among drivers, offsite DOT audits, and much more. Catch the replay below!About Trucksafe Consulting, LLC: Trucksafe Consulting is a full-service DOT regulatory compliance consulting and training service. We help
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 proposing several potentially-significant revisions to its Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs), according to an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) published on July 5, 2023. According to the Notice, "PHMSA is publishing this ANPRM to solicit stakeholder feedback on initiatives PHMSA is considering that may modernize the Hazardous Materials Regul
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