Top 5 personal conveyance mistakes
It’s 2023, and personal conveyance remains one of the most misunderstood and abused aspects of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
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Brandon Wiseman
Feb 21, 20239 min read
Who is subject to hazmat registration and training rules?
Operating large trucks and buses on public highways can be dangerous, but adding hazardous materials to the mix can significantly raise...
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Trucksafe Consulting
Feb 15, 20231 min read
Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman joins the Safety FM podcast
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently joined the Safety FM podcast to discuss a wide range of topics, including: How he first...
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Brandon Wiseman
Feb 3, 20235 min read
When is it appropriate for drivers to claim adverse driving condition exemption?
There's nothing quite as frustrating as being stuck in traffic for lengthy periods. Now multiply that frustration by at least ten when...
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Brandon Wiseman
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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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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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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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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
Sep 15, 20224 min read
FMCSA mulling tweaks to ELD rules
In a notice published in the Federal Register in mid-September 2022, the FMCSA is seeking comments from the public on whether to modify...
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Brandon Wiseman
Sep 5, 20223 min read
Compliance myth: 10-year employment history
There's a lot that goes into qualifying a regulated driver: applications, motor vehicle reports, license checks, drug tests...and the...
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Brandon Wiseman
Aug 15, 20227 min read
What are chameleon carriers?
Chameleons--the reptiles, that is--are known for their ability to change their physical appearance to blend into their surroundings. The...
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Brandon Wiseman
Jul 21, 20225 min read
Compliance Myths: Required truck markings
With as much variability in truck markings as there is, you'd be inclined to think there isn't some standard or regulation on the topic.
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