Regulations | Trucksafe 2/4

Feb 27, 20236 min read

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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Who is subject to hazmat registration and training rules?

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's Brandon Wiseman joins the Safety FM podcast

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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When is it appropriate for drivers to claim adverse driving condition exemption?

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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FMCSA delivers another blow to hair testing

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 joins the Transportation & Logistics Clubhouse podcast

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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FMCSA proposes to scale back regulatory relief during declared emergencies

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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5 steps to improve your out of service rates

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 featured on Taking the Hire Road

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’s Brandon Wiseman joins FreightWaves to discuss drug/alcohol testing

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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Applicability of federal motor carrier regulations to passenger operations

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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FMCSA clarifies key brokerage definitions

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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Changes in store for the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse?

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 joins Heavy Duty Trucking to discuss potential ELD changes

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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Compliance myth: 10-year employment history

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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Compliance Myths: Required truck markings

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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