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Ohio DOE seeks exemption from ELDT rule for school bus drivers
Breaking /Agency News

Ohio DOE seeks exemption from ELDT rule for school bus drivers

The DOE claims Ohio's existing state training requirements for school bus operators negate the need for additional training.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
Nov 17, 2021
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
The elusive 15-day MVR rule
Audits & Enforcement /Driver Qualification

The elusive 15-day MVR rule

Most carriers know they must run annual MVRs on drivers. Fewer appreciate they have an additional MVR obligation for CDL drivers.

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.

TC
Trucksafe Consulting
Oct 21, 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 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
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.

TC
Trucksafe Consulting
Aug 26, 2021
Controversial INVEST in America Act passes House, moves to Senate
Breaking

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
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