DOT Regulation Articles & Analysis | Trucksafe Consulting, LLC

Jan 9, 20234 min read

Understanding FMCSA civil penalties

In January 2023, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced inflation-adjusted increases to its civil penalties....

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What property brokers MUST know about their role in highway accidents

Brandon Wiseman

Jan 3, 20239 min read

What property brokers MUST know about their role in highway accidents

In late 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a case involving C.H. Robinson, one of the largest property brokers in the world, in...

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FMCSA delivers another blow to hair testing

Brandon Wiseman

Dec 22, 20223 min read

FMCSA delivers another blow to hair testing

In a notice to be published in the Federal Register soon, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced its decision...

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Brandon Wiseman

Dec 14, 20225 min read

FMCSA rule changes for 2023?

2022 was a big year for trucking and a fairly busy one for regulators. We saw a lot of new rules come out of the Federal Motor Carrier...

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How carriers can protect themselves against cargo loss & damage

Brandon Wiseman

Dec 14, 20223 min read

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...

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Brandon Wiseman

Dec 9, 20224 min read

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...

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Trucksafe joins the Transportation & Logistics Clubhouse podcast

Trucksafe Consulting

Dec 8, 20221 min read

Trucksafe joins the Transportation & Logistics Clubhouse podcast

Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently joined the Transportation & Logistics Clubhouse podcast to discuss how fleets can "tune up...

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When should trucking companies hire a dedicated safety director?

Brandon Wiseman

Dec 7, 20224 min read

When should trucking companies hire a dedicated safety director?

Whether you've just started your motor carrier operation or have been at it for some time, you undoubtedly know that trucking is a...

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FMCSA proposes to scale back regulatory relief during declared emergencies

Brandon Wiseman

Dec 7, 20223 min read

FMCSA proposes to scale back regulatory relief during declared emergencies

According to a notice scheduled to be published in the Federal Register soon, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is...

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5 steps to improve your out of service rates

Brandon Wiseman

Dec 5, 20226 min read

5 steps to improve your out of service rates

Out of service rates are important metrics for regulated motor carriers. These rates, which are publicly available on each carrier’s...

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Trucksafe featured on Taking the Hire Road

Trucksafe Consulting

Dec 2, 20221 min read

Trucksafe featured on Taking the Hire Road

Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman joined DriverReach's Jeremy Reymer on a recent episode of FreightWaves' Taking the Hire Road...

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Trucksafe’s Brandon Wiseman joins FreightWaves to discuss drug/alcohol testing

Trucksafe Consulting

Dec 1, 20221 min read

Trucksafe’s Brandon Wiseman joins FreightWaves to discuss drug/alcohol testing

Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently sat down with FreightWaves to discuss the intracicies of post-accident drug/alcohol...

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Applicability of federal motor carrier regulations to passenger operations

Brandon Wiseman

Nov 22, 202235 min read

Applicability of federal motor carrier regulations to passenger operations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the federal agency charged with regulating the interstate operation of...

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Trucksafe Consulting

Nov 18, 20222 min read

What to do after a CMV accident

A serious accident involving your commercial vehicle is a trucking company's worst nightmare, and the consequences can be severe....

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FMCSA clarifies key brokerage definitions

Brandon Wiseman

Nov 15, 20226 min read

FMCSA clarifies key brokerage definitions

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), at the direction of the U.S. Congress, has issued regulatory guidance aimed at...

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Changes in store for the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse?

Brandon Wiseman

Nov 14, 20226 min read

Changes in store for the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse?

On January 6, 2023, the federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse will have been in effect for three years. That's an important milestone for a f

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Brandon Wiseman

Nov 8, 20226 min read

How to improve your CSA scores

CSA scores are a big deal for regulated motor carriers. High CSA scores can lead to increased insurance premiums, lost business, and...

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Trucksafe joins Heavy Duty Trucking to discuss potential ELD changes

Trucksafe Consulting

Oct 19, 20221 min read

Trucksafe joins Heavy Duty Trucking to discuss potential ELD changes

Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently joined Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine to discuss potential revisions to the FMCSA's...

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Brandon Wiseman

Oct 16, 20222 min read

COVID-19 emergency HOS exemption lapses

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has chosen not to renew its Covid-19 emergency declaration that had been in place...

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FMCSA contemplating electronic vehicle identification tags

Brandon Wiseman

Sep 22, 20225 min read

FMCSA contemplating electronic vehicle identification tags

Among its flurry of recently-published notices, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced it is seeking...

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