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FMCSA Tightens Rules for Non-Domiciled CDLs in Wake of Fatal Crashes
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) to tighten the the rules governing the...
Brandon Wiseman
Sep 265 min read
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FMCSA Proposes Pilot Programs for Hours of Service Flexibility
As announced previously by USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy as part of the agency's Pro-Trucker Initiatives, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
Brandon Wiseman
Sep 165 min read
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Trucksafe holds 4th annual Fleet Compliance Bootcamp
The 4th Annual Trucksafe Fleet Compliance Bootcamp , held September 3-4, 2025, at the Embassy Suites in Indianapolis, IN, proved to be an...
Trucksafe Consulting
Sep 93 min read
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DOT Proposes Adding Fentanyl to Drug Testing Panel
In a significant move to address the escalating opioid crisis, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a Notice of...
Brandon Wiseman
Sep 85 min read
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USDOT threatens to withhold federal funding from California, Washington & New Mexico for ELP enforcement non-compliance
In a bold move underscoring the Trump administration's commitment to enhancing trucking safety and enforcing federal regulations, U.S....
Brandon Wiseman
Aug 265 min read
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FMCSA Modifies Temporary Waiver for Paper Medical Certificates Amid NRII Transition
According to a notice published August 21, 2025 , the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has modified its temporary...
Brandon Wiseman
Aug 214 min read
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Spotlight on non-domiciled CDLs
Courtesy: Fox10 News On August 14, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) launched a comprehensive investigation...
Brandon Wiseman
Aug 206 min read
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FMCSA and NHTSA Move to Officially Withdraw Speed Limiter Mandate for Heavy Trucks
As announced by Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy earlier this month , the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and...
Brandon Wiseman
Jul 235 min read
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FMCSA Issues Temporary Waiver for NRII Transition, Easing CDL Medical Certification Delays for Motor Carriers and Drivers
Coming on the heels of a rocky transition to the new fully-electronic process for CDL medical certifications , the Federal Motor Carrier...
Brandon Wiseman
Jul 143 min read
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FMCSA to pursue additional changes to the DataQs system
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is set to publish a notice in the Federal Register on July 1, 2025, outlining...
Brandon Wiseman
Jun 286 min read
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USDOT Announces New Initiatives to Support America’s Truck Drivers in 2025
On June 27, 2025, U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled a comprehensive set of initiatives , pilot...
Brandon Wiseman
Jun 274 min read
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Trucksafe Launches Monthly English Language Proficiency (ELP) Enforcement Report
Indianapolis, IN – June 24, 2025 – Trucksafe Consulting, LLC, a leading provider of DOT safety consulting and online DOT training, is...
Trucksafe Consulting
Jun 263 min read
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Tackling Cargo Theft and Cyber Threats in Trucking
In the milestone 50th episode of TruckSafe LIVE!, hosts Brandon, Tyler, and Jerad from Trucksafe and Childress Law welcomed Justin...
Trucksafe Consulting
Jun 206 min read
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FMCSA issues rash of proposed rules
On May 27, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) filed two finalized rules and eighteen proposed rules for public...
Brandon Wiseman
May 287 min read
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FMCSA issues enforcement policy on English proficiency
On May 20, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued its much anticipated Enforcement Policy on English...
Brandon Wiseman
May 205 min read
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How reported fleet size impacts compliance
The MCS-150 form, a mandatory filing with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), serves as a cornerstone of regulatory...
Brandon Wiseman
May 207 min read
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How fleets can best prioritize compliance issues
Fleet safety teams face a complex challenge: ensuring compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and related...
Brandon Wiseman
May 128 min read
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Preparing for Roadside Inspections: A Comprehensive Guide for Fleets and Commercial Drivers
Roadside inspections are a fundamental part of operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), ensuring that drivers and their equipment...
Brandon Wiseman
May 510 min read
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Trump cracks down on English-proficiency among truck drivers in new executive order
Image Source: CNN On April 28, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road...
Brandon Wiseman
Apr 287 min read
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Arkansas enacts new English proficiency law
On April 14, 2025, Arkansas passed Act 604 into law, a sweeping piece of legislation that reshapes the landscape for commercial driver’s...
Brandon Wiseman
Apr 289 min read
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