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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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Trucksafe Consulting
Jan 16, 20242 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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Brandon Wiseman
Dec 18, 20238 min read
2023 regulatory year-in-review & 2024 outlook
2023 was a big year for trucking and a fairly busy one for regulators. We saw a lot of new proposed rule changes from the Federal Motor...
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Brandon Wiseman
Dec 5, 20235 min read
Understanding FMCSA verifications of employment
Vetting commercial drivers to ensure they are properly qualified is one of the foundational regulatory obligations placed on motor...
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 21, 20237 min read
5 things fleets can do today to significantly reduce risk
In addition to operational concerns, regulated trucking companies are tasked with navigating a complex web of responsibilities, with the...
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 15, 20233 min read
FMCSA amends broker & freight forwarder financial responsibility rules
In a notice to be published in the Federal Register soon, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced revisions to...
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 15, 20238 min read
Drug & alcohol testing for student drivers
The first foray into trucking for many commercial drivers is some type of truck driving or CDL school. These institutions provide a...
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 1, 20237 min read
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...
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Trucksafe Consulting
Oct 26, 20231 min read
Wiseman joins FreightWaves to discuss the Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently joined FreightWaves to discuss the federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, including who is...
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Brandon Wiseman
Oct 2, 20236 min read
Keys to a compliant vehicle maintenance file
As a regulated fleet, there's no shortage of records you're required to maintain: driver qualification files, accident registers,...
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