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The data’s clear: Nuclear verdicts are growing worse. But the fight against them is finding muscle.
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The data’s clear: Nuclear verdicts are growing worse. But the fight against them is finding muscle.

It's no secret that nuclear verdicts against trucking companies are on the rise. Steve Bryan and John Esparza join Trucksafe to discuss.

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Trucksafe Consulting
Jul 26, 2021
The case for mock DOT audits

The case for mock DOT audits

Click here to download a copy of our Mock DOT Audits whitepaper, which offers details on the process as well as helpful FMCSA data on real audits. A few years back, we were asked to conduct a mock DOT audit of a large carrier as part of its annual risk assessment. As is typically the case, we conducted that audit using the same methodology as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), looking for so-called "critical" and "acute" violations across six factor areas: general complianc

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
Jul 19, 2021
DOT OIG identifies gaps in FMCSA's CDL program oversight
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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
Trucksafe offers insight on fleet safety culture
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Trucksafe offers insight on fleet safety culture

Trucksafe’s Brandon Wiseman participated on a webinar presented by Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine to discuss fleet safety culture.

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Trucksafe Consulting
Jul 3, 2021
Trucksafe in the news!
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Trucksafe in the news!

Industry publications feature Trucksafe's innovative compliance services!

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Trucksafe Consulting
Jul 2, 2021
Controversial INVEST in America Act passes House, moves to Senate
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Controversial INVEST in America Act passes House, moves to Senate

The House passed the controversial bill that would see a significant increase to the minimum insurance requirement for most carriers.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
Jul 1, 2021
FMCSA releases Spring regulatory agenda
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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
5 ways to drastically improve your DOT safety program
New Entrants /CSA & Safety Ratings /Audits & Enforcement

5 ways to drastically improve your DOT safety program

5 proven steps carriers can take to improve their safety programs and stay out of the crosshairs.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
Jun 14, 2021
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