DOT Regulation Articles & Analysis | Trucksafe Consulting, LLC

Dec 20, 20211 min read

Building a strong fleet safety culture

Without a firm safety-minded foundation on which to build policies and procedures, motor carriers are too often left to react to...

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Trucksafe addresses fleet safety metrics in Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine

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Dec 3, 20211 min read

Trucksafe addresses fleet safety metrics in Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine

In a recent post for Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine, Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman offered his insight on the top 5 safety metrics...

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FMCSA again extends COVID-19 emergency exemption

Brandon Wiseman

Nov 29, 20213 min read

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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Why fleets should be investing in DOT regulatory training

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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Ohio DOE seeks exemption from ELDT rule for school bus drivers

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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Leveraging the onboarding process to better retain drivers

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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FMCSA to require periodic inspections of rear impact guards

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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How the Infrastructure Bill will impact trucking

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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How the DOT distinguishes interstate from intrastate commerce

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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FMCSA warns carriers about 3G network sunset

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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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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What is the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) program?

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 joins the Haulin’ Notes Podcast to discuss the MCS-150

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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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What is the Inspection Selection System?

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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FMCSA to require states to downgrade CDLs due to drug/alcohol violations

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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5 common roadside violations & how to avoid them

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 joins PrePass to discuss common roadside violations

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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's Brandon Wiseman talks driver training in Idelic webinar

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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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