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The Impact of FMCSA Clearinghouse Phase 2 and Other Crucial Updates from Episode 41 of Trucksafe LIVE!
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The Impact of FMCSA Clearinghouse Phase 2 and Other Crucial Updates from Episode 41 of Trucksafe LIVE!

In the latest episode of Trucksafe LIVE! (Episode 41), hosts Brandon Wiseman and Brian Runnels tackled some of the most pressing issues impacting the trucking industry, from the long-anticipated Clearinghouse Phase 2 to upcoming regulatory changes and fleet safety updates. As the hosts discussed, trucking regulations are rapidly evolving, and motor carriers must stay informed and proactive to ensure compliance and maintain a competitive edge.Trucksafe LIVE! | Ep. 41 - Preparing for Clearinghouse

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Trucksafe Consulting
Oct 8, 2024
Top 5 personal conveyance mistakes
Hours-of-Service

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 Regulations. It is one of the leading contributors to log falsification violations, roadside out of service orders, elevated hours-of-service scores, downgraded safety ratings, and civil penalties. In fact, personal conveyance misuse is so prominent that it has its own violation code in the Safety Measurement System (SMS) methodology.With so much at stake, it’s critical

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
Feb 27, 2023
Trucksafe addresses personal conveyance use in Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine
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Trucksafe addresses personal conveyance use in Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine

Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently addressed personal conveyance misuse and its consequences in Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine. The following is an excerpt from that article. Click the link below to read the full article. There’s nothing quite as amorphous as personal conveyance in FMCSA’s safety regulations.Personal conveyance (also called PC) describes time spent by regulated drivers operating commercial vehicles for personal use in off-duty status. PC time is not counted against the

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Trucksafe Consulting
Sep 12, 2022
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 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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