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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
What is the Inspection Selection System?

What is the Inspection Selection System?

I've lost count of the number of times carriers have approached me believing their trucks and drivers were being specifically and unfairly targeted by law enforcement for inspection. Often, they're convinced that a particular officer or agency has it out for them and they're looking for guidance on how to put an end to it. The first question I ask these carriers is "what's your Inspection Selection System (ISS) score?" And too many times their response is "what's an ISS score?" Simply put, the I

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
Oct 18, 2021
FMCSA to require states to downgrade CDLs due to drug/alcohol violations
Drug/Alcohol Testing /Breaking /Audits & Enforcement

FMCSA to require states to downgrade CDLs due to drug/alcohol violations

The FMCSA has published a final rule requiring SDLAs to downgrade CDLs of drivers who have violated the federal drug/alcohol rules.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
Oct 6, 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
Trucksafe joins PrePass to discuss common roadside violations
Trucksafe /General Compliance /Audits & Enforcement

Trucksafe joins PrePass to discuss common roadside violations

Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman joins the Eyes on the Road podcast to discuss common driver and vehicle violations.

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Trucksafe Consulting
Sep 8, 2021
Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman talks driver training in Idelic webinar
Trucksafe /General Compliance

Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman talks driver training in Idelic webinar

Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman joins Idelic to discuss driver training and how carriers can develop more effective training programs.

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Trucksafe Consulting
Sep 1, 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
FMCSA extends COVID-19 national emergency declaration
Breaking /Agency News /General Compliance

FMCSA extends COVID-19 national emergency declaration

FMCSA has again extended its COVID-19 emergency declaration, now through November 30, 2021.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
Aug 31, 2021
Trucksafe joins Truckers News to discuss personal conveyance
Hours-of-Service /Trucksafe

Trucksafe joins Truckers News to discuss personal conveyance

Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman joined the Truckers News podcast to discuss personal conveyance.

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Trucksafe Consulting
Aug 26, 2021
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