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FMCSA to require periodic inspections of rear impact guards
Vehicle Maintenance /Agency News

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.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
Nov 9, 2021
FMCSA warns carriers about 3G network sunset
Hours-of-Service /Breaking /Agency News

FMCSA warns carriers about 3G network sunset

The FMCSA is warning carriers about the impending 3G network shutdown and the potential impact on ELDs.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
Nov 1, 2021
What is the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) program?
DOT Registration /New Entrants /General Compliance

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.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
Oct 22, 2021
Trucksafe joins the Haulin’ Notes Podcast to discuss the MCS-150
New Entrants /DOT Registration /Trucksafe

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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Trucksafe Consulting
Oct 21, 2021
5 common roadside violations & how to avoid them
CSA & Safety Ratings /Audits & Enforcement

5 common roadside violations & how to avoid them

Some of the most common violations discovered during roadside inspections are simple to fix and avoid.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
Oct 3, 2021
5 enforcement metrics carriers MUST track
New Entrants /CSA & Safety Ratings /Audits & Enforcement

5 enforcement metrics carriers MUST track

Our list of the top 5 safety metrics carriers should be tracking to stay out of the DOT's and plaintiff's bar's crosshairs.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
Aug 31, 2021
DOT OIG identifies gaps in FMCSA's CDL program oversight
Breaking /Agency News

DOT OIG identifies gaps in FMCSA's CDL program oversight

An OIG investigation revealed that states failed to timely transmit conviction data 17% of the time.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
Jul 15, 2021
No slowing down for DOT's burst in offsite audits
CSA & Safety Ratings /Audits & Enforcement /Trucksafe

No slowing down for DOT's burst in offsite audits

The number of offsite audits conducted by the FMCSA has risen dramatically over the past 4 years, which has significant implications.

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Trucksafe Consulting
Jul 14, 2021
FMCSA releases Spring regulatory agenda
Breaking /Agency News

FMCSA releases Spring regulatory agenda

USDOT's Spring agenda brings potential revisions to the Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse, driver vision standards, and automatic emergency braking

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
Jun 17, 2021
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