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What should fleets expect with a Republican Administration in 2025?

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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Who is qualified to perform DOT annual and brake inspections?

Brandon Wiseman

Jun 55 min read

Who is qualified to perform DOT annual and brake inspections?

It’s no secret those who operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) on public highways have a regulatory responsibility to ensure those...

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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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When are drivers eligible for a 16-hour driving window?

Brandon Wiseman

Apr 305 min read

When are drivers eligible for a 16-hour driving window?

If you're a property-carrying motor carrier or driver, you're undoubtedly familiar with the so-called 14-hour rule, which requires...

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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 16 min read

Understanding DOT road tests

Ensuring commercial drivers are properly qualified to operate heavy trucks or buses is a major part of complying with federal and state...

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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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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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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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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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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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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...

4,032 views

PHMSA contemplating several revisions to Hazardous Materials Regulations

Brandon Wiseman

Jul 6, 20235 min read

PHMSA contemplating several revisions to Hazardous Materials Regulations

The Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA)--the federal agency that regulates the multi-modal transportation of hazmat--is...

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FMCSA & NHTSA propose heavy vehicle automatic emergency brake rule

Brandon Wiseman

Jun 22, 20233 min read

FMCSA & NHTSA propose heavy vehicle automatic emergency brake rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a joint...

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Brandon Wiseman

Jun 12, 202316 min read

When trucking regulations run amok

Regulations have been my profession, my life, for many years. Trucking regulations, to be precise. I’ve devoted my career to helping...

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USDOT approves mouth swabs for regulated drug screens

Brandon Wiseman

May 1, 20233 min read

USDOT approves mouth swabs for regulated drug screens

The USDOT and its subagencies, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, have amended their respective drug/alcohol...

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Trucksafe discusses proposed CSA changes with HDT Talks Trucking

Trucksafe Consulting

Mar 6, 20231 min read

Trucksafe discusses proposed CSA changes with HDT Talks Trucking

Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently joined Heavy Duty Trucking's Talks Trucking podcast to discuss the FMCSA's proposed...

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