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Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman featured by FleetOwner in article on 2024 regulatory outlook

Feb 71 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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FMCSA proposes revisions to various CDL processes

Brandon Wiseman

Jan 304 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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FMCSA proposing to remove over 15,000 medical examiners from National Registry

Brandon Wiseman

Jan 232 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 192 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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Shifting Sands of Independence: breaking down the DOL's new independent contractor rule

Brandon Wiseman

Jan 183 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 & Haul launch cutting-edge managed services offering

Trucksafe Consulting

Jan 162 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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2023 regulatory year-in-review & 2024 outlook

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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Understanding FMCSA verifications of employment

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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5 things fleets can do today to significantly reduce risk

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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FMCSA amends broker & freight forwarder financial responsibility rules

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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Drug & alcohol testing for student drivers

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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Wiseman joins FreightWaves to discuss the Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse

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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Keys to a compliant vehicle maintenance file

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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Brandon Wiseman

Sep 13, 20234 min read

FMCSA to enhance DataQs appeal process

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has plans to overhaul its DataQs system to accommodate deeper levels of appeal,...

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FMCSA again considering substantial changes to safety ratings

Brandon Wiseman

Aug 24, 202311 min read

FMCSA again considering substantial changes to safety ratings

**UPDATE: Since publishing this article, the FMCSA has scheduled an in-person listening session at the Texas Truck Show in Houston on...

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How DOT compliance affects mergers & acquisitions

Trucksafe Consulting

Aug 15, 20231 min read

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...

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FMCSA soliciting waiver requests to reinstate meal & rest break laws

Brandon Wiseman

Aug 14, 20236 min read

FMCSA soliciting waiver requests to reinstate meal & rest break laws

In what seems like an unprecedented move, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is soliciting regulatory waiver...

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Understanding roadside inspection reports

Brandon Wiseman

Aug 1, 20236 min read

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...

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Wiseman joins FreightWaves to discuss broker liability

Trucksafe Consulting

Jul 26, 20231 min read

Wiseman joins FreightWaves to discuss broker liability

Trucksafe’s president Brandon Wiseman recently joined FreightWaves to discuss recent developments in the legal landscape surrounding...

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