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Year in Review: 2024 Regulatory Highlights and 2025 Outlook for Fleets

3 days ago4 min read

Year in Review: 2024 Regulatory Highlights and 2025 Outlook for Fleets

As 2024 winds down, the trucking industry finds itself reflecting on a transformative year while preparing for potential regulatory...

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FMCSA Updates the Crash Preventability Determination Program: What Fleets Need to Know

Brandon Wiseman

Dec 64 min read

FMCSA Updates the Crash Preventability Determination Program: What Fleets Need to Know

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has finalized significant updates to its Crash Preventability Determination...

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FMCSA pushing forward with Safety Measurement System (SMS) changes in light of public comments

Brandon Wiseman

Nov 195 min read

FMCSA pushing forward with Safety Measurement System (SMS) changes in light of public comments

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has released its latest plans to update the Safety Measurement System (SMS) as...

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What should fleets expect with a Republican Administration in 2025?

Brandon Wiseman

Nov 116 min read

What should fleets expect with a Republican Administration in 2025?

As the U.S. heads toward a presidential transition from a Democrat to a Republican administration in January 2025, fleet managers and...

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Trucksafe launches two new services: Micro Audits & Bootcamp on the Road!

Brandon Wiseman

Oct 33 min read

Trucksafe launches two new services: Micro Audits & Bootcamp on the Road!

Fleet safety is a vital aspect of the transportation industry, ensuring not just compliance but also the well-being of drivers and the...

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Trucksafe's Wiseman joins the Armchair Attorney to discuss ELDs, Chevron deference and more

Brandon Wiseman

Aug 51 min read

Trucksafe's Wiseman joins the Armchair Attorney to discuss ELDs, Chevron deference and more

Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman recently joined Matt Leffler, the Armchair Attorney, on his podcast to discuss electronic logging devices,...

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Trucksafe joins CCJ to discuss impact of marijuana rescheduling for trucking

Trucksafe Consulting

May 311 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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Trucksafe's Wiseman discusses rule changes at FreightWaves event

Trucksafe Consulting

Apr 251 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 58 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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Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman featured by FleetOwner in article on 2024 regulatory outlook

Trucksafe Consulting

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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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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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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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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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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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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Federal appeals court rules claims against freight broker after crash are preempted

Brandon Wiseman

Jul 20, 20234 min read

Federal appeals court rules claims against freight broker after crash are preempted

Earlier this week, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals--the federal court with appellate jurisdiction over courts in Illinois, Indiana, and...

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Wiseman addresses fleet safety & compliance at FreightWaves Fleet Summit

Trucksafe Consulting

Jul 20, 20231 min read

Wiseman addresses fleet safety & compliance at FreightWaves Fleet Summit

Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently presented on DOT safety & compliance at the FreightWaves Enterprise Fleet Summit. Wiseman...

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