Tackling Cargo Theft and Cyber Threats in Trucking
In the milestone 50th episode of TruckSafe LIVE!, hosts Brandon, Tyler, and Jerad from Trucksafe and Childress Law welcomed Justin Austin, Senior Vice President at Aon Insurance and head of its Transportation and Logistics Practice Group, to discuss the escalating issues of cargo theft and cyber threats impacting the trucking industry in 2025. With cargo theft incidents surging and cyber attacks growing in sophistication, this episode provided critical insights into the current landscape, best p
Top 5 Legal Issues Impacting Fleets in 2025: Insights from Trucksafe LIVE! Ep. 45
The trucking industry will face significant legal and regulatory challenges in 2025, with developments that could reshape the landscape for motor carriers, brokers, and owner-operators. In the latest episode of Trucksafe LIVE!, hosts Brandon Wiseman and Jerad Childress sat down with Tyler Biddle, an attorney with Childress Law, to discuss the five most pressing legal issues impacting fleets this year. Catch the replay below or keep reading for a breakdown of the episode!Trucksafe LIVE! | Ep. 45
The Impact of FMCSA Clearinghouse Phase 2 and Other Crucial Updates from Episode 41 of Trucksafe LIVE!
In the latest episode of Trucksafe LIVE! (Episode 41), hosts Brandon Wiseman and Brian Runnels tackled some of the most pressing issues impacting the trucking industry, from the long-anticipated Clearinghouse Phase 2 to upcoming regulatory changes and fleet safety updates. As the hosts discussed, trucking regulations are rapidly evolving, and motor carriers must stay informed and proactive to ensure compliance and maintain a competitive edge.Trucksafe LIVE! | Ep. 41 - Preparing for Clearinghouse
Shifting Sands of Independence: breaking down the DOL's new independent contractor rule
The rumble of diesel engines and the endless stretch of asphalt have long embodied the spirit of American independence. For countless truckers, the open road is more than a job; it's a way of life, woven into the fabric of our nation's economic and social landscape. However, this familiar landscape is once gain undergoing a shift due to the recently implemented Department of Labor (DOL) final rule on independent contractor classification, potentially altering the course for owner-operators and t
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Controlling driver log falsifications
In a recent episode of our Trucksafe LIVE! podcast, we tackled the issue of commercial driver log falsification. What exactly are false logs? Log falsification is a misrepresentation of a commercial driver's duty status or driving time on their daily record of duty status. False logs can be deliberate or unintentional. Attempts to conceal substantive hours-of-service violations by mis-logging time are frequent contributors to log falsifications. Misuse of personal conveyance status, mischaracter
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Spotlight on fleet maintenance
In a recent episode of the Trucksafe LIVE! podcast, host Brandon Wiseman and Brian Runnels, VP of Safety at Reliance Partners, discussed the importance of fleet maintenance and some of the pitfalls when it is not handled appropriately. Wiseman and Runnels noted that fleet maintenance is essential for the safety of drivers and the public, as well as for the profitability of trucking companies. They pointed to recent cases where maintenance problems have led to accidents, injuries, and fatalities.
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. Jeremy Reymer, founder and CEO of Driver Reach, who'sbeen in the trucking industry for over 20 years, joined us to discuss this important topic. Jeremy started his career in trucking running a successful driver staffing company and then moved on to establish DriverReach, a technology platform aimed at helping companies hire drivers faster and manage compliance bett
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 risks involved can go a long way in avoiding costly issues.In a recent episode of our Trucksafe LIVE! podcast, we were fortunate to have two leading experts on the topic, transportation attorneys Kristen Johnson and Craig Helmreich, join us to discuss their experiences and insights.First and foremost, Johnson and Helmreich emphasized the importance of having a clea
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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 this year and were honored to help our carrier clients on a number of compliance-related projects. We produced and published well over 100 hours of DOT-related content across our various platforms. We developed a couple of new courses through our Trucksafe Academy. We launched our Trucksafe Compliance Network and hosted a bunch of free educational webinars. We
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