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Trucksafe Consulting
Oct 25, 20243 min read
Understanding FMCSA Changes and Compliance Trends: Insights from Jack Van Steenburg
In Episode 43 of the Trucksafe LIVE! podcast , host Brandon Wiseman discussed major FMCSA updates, the agency's operational focus, and...
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Brandon Wiseman
Oct 22, 20246 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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Brandon Wiseman
Oct 14, 20247 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 Consulting
Oct 8, 20245 min read
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...
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Brandon Wiseman
Oct 3, 20243 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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Brandon Wiseman
Oct 3, 20243 min read
What You Need to Know About the Clearinghouse II Roll Out by FMCSA
In an effort to close gaps in federal drug & alcohol testing regulations, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will...
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Brandon Wiseman
Aug 5, 20241 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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Brandon Wiseman
Jul 12, 202410 min read
Qualification considerations for multiple-employer drivers
In other articles, we've harped on the importance of thoroughly vetting commercial drivers. Missteps in the qualification process...
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Brandon Wiseman
Jun 5, 20245 min read
Who is qualified to perform DOT annual and brake inspections?
It’s no secret those who operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) on public highways have a regulatory responsibility to ensure those...
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Trucksafe Consulting
May 31, 20241 min read
Trucksafe joins CCJ to discuss impact of marijuana rescheduling for trucking
Trucksafe’s Brandon Wiseman recently joined CCJ’s 10-44 podcast to discuss how the Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposal to...
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Brandon Wiseman
May 17, 20245 min read
How drivers return to duty following a drug or alcohol violation
As of February 2024, there are over 163,000 CDL drivers in so-called “prohibited status” in the FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse,...
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Brandon Wiseman
Apr 30, 20245 min read
When are drivers eligible for a 16-hour driving window?
If you're a property-carrying motor carrier or driver, you're undoubtedly familiar with the so-called 14-hour rule, which requires...
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Trucksafe Consulting
Apr 25, 20241 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 5, 20248 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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Brandon Wiseman
Apr 1, 20246 min read
Understanding DOT road tests
Ensuring commercial drivers are properly qualified to operate heavy trucks or buses is a major part of complying with federal and state...
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Trucksafe Consulting
Feb 7, 20241 min read
Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman featured by FleetOwner in article on 2024 regulatory outlook
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman joined FleetOwner magazine for a two-part series on upcoming rulemaking activities likely to impact...
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Brandon Wiseman
Jan 30, 20244 min read
FMCSA proposes revisions to various CDL processes
FMCSA is proposing several changes to its commercial driver's license (CDL) program to "enhance the flexibility and efficiency of the CDL...
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Brandon Wiseman
Jan 23, 20242 min read
FMCSA proposing to remove over 15,000 medical examiners from National Registry
FMCSA is proposing to remove over 15,000 medical examiners from its National Registry of Medical Examiners, according to a notice to be...
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Brandon Wiseman
Jan 19, 20242 min read
FMCSA Administrator to resign Jan. 26th
FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson will be resigning from her post effective January 26, 2024. The reasons for her departure are not...
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Brandon Wiseman
Jan 18, 20243 min read
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...
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