FMCSA again extends COVID-19 emergency exemption
The FMCSA again extends its COVID-19 related exemption for carriers providing direct assistance to emergency relief efforts.
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 29, 20217 min read
Why fleets should be investing in DOT regulatory training
Carriers have long recognized the need to provide training on safe driving techniques. But fewer appreciate the need for regulatory training
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 21, 20214 min read
What prompts a DOT compliance audit?
The DOT prioritizes motor carriers for audits based on a few different factors. We break them down in this article.
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 17, 20212 min read
Ohio DOE seeks exemption from ELDT rule for school bus drivers
The DOE claims Ohio's existing state training requirements for school bus operators negate the need for additional training.
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Trucksafe Consulting
Nov 12, 20212 min read
Leveraging the onboarding process to better retain drivers
With all the talk about the driver shortage, it's time carriers take a harder look at what they're doing to retain the drivers they have.
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 8, 20211 min read
FMCSA to require periodic inspections of rear impact guards
The FMCSA has published a final rule requiring carriers to inspect rear impact guards as part of their annual vehicle inspections.
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 6, 20214 min read
How the Infrastructure Bill will impact trucking
In a late night vote on Nov. 6, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill known as the...
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 4, 20217 min read
How the DOT distinguishes interstate from intrastate commerce
Living in a country that has both a federal and state governments inevitably leads to some tension between federal and state laws,...
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 1, 20212 min read
FMCSA warns carriers about 3G network sunset
The FMCSA is warning carriers about the impending 3G network shutdown and the potential impact on ELDs.
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 1, 20214 min read
The elusive 15-day MVR rule
Most carriers know they must run annual MVRs on drivers. Fewer appreciate they have an additional MVR obligation for CDL drivers.
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Trucksafe Consulting
Oct 27, 20211 min read
Trucksafe LIVE! - Live from MCE21!
Brian Runnels of Reliance Partners joined us live from the ATA's MCE conference in Nashville to provide a recap of events!
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Brandon Wiseman
Oct 22, 20214 min read
What is the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) program?
Motor carriers and certain other entities engaged in interstate commerce are required to pay annual registration fees through UCR.
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Trucksafe Consulting
Oct 21, 20211 min read
Trucksafe joins the Haulin’ Notes Podcast to discuss the MCS-150
Trucksafe’s president Brandon Wiseman recently joined Canal Insurance’s Haulin’ Notes Podcast to discuss the MCS-150 form.
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Brandon Wiseman
Oct 18, 20215 min read
What is the Inspection Selection System?
I've lost count of the number of times carriers have approached me believing their trucks and drivers were being specifically and...
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Brandon Wiseman
Oct 6, 20213 min read
FMCSA to require states to downgrade CDLs due to drug/alcohol violations
The FMCSA has published a final rule requiring SDLAs to downgrade CDLs of drivers who have violated the federal drug/alcohol rules.
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Brandon Wiseman
Oct 3, 20217 min read
5 common roadside violations & how to avoid them
Some of the most common violations discovered during roadside inspections are simple to fix and avoid.
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Trucksafe Consulting
Sep 8, 20211 min read
Trucksafe joins PrePass to discuss common roadside violations
Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman joins the Eyes on the Road podcast to discuss common driver and vehicle violations.
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Trucksafe Consulting
Sep 1, 20211 min read
Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman talks driver training in Idelic webinar
Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman joins Idelic to discuss driver training and how carriers can develop more effective training programs.
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Brandon Wiseman
Aug 31, 20216 min read
5 enforcement metrics carriers MUST track
Our list of the top 5 safety metrics carriers should be tracking to stay out of the DOT's and plaintiff's bar's crosshairs.
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Brandon Wiseman
Aug 31, 20212 min read
FMCSA extends COVID-19 national emergency declaration
FMCSA has again extended its COVID-19 emergency declaration, now through November 30, 2021.
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