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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
4 days ago8 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
568 views


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
1,474 views


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
479 views


Congressman Josh Brecheen Reintroduces DRIVE Act to Oppose Federal Speed Limiter Mandate
On April 10, 2025, Congressman Josh Brecheen (R-OK) reintroduced the Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and...

Brandon Wiseman
Apr 172 min read
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FMCSA to void over 15,000 driver med cards and remove non-compliant medical examiners from National Registry
On April 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), has...

Brandon Wiseman
Apr 155 min read
715 views


SCOTUS opens the door for truckers to sue over mislabeled CBD products
On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision in Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn , an important case with implications...

Brandon Wiseman
Apr 23 min read
552 views


Changes in store for CDL medical examiner certification process
Learn how FMCSA’s Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration Rule will impact fleets, drivers, and compliance procedures when it takes eff

Brandon Wiseman
Mar 275 min read
2,589 views


Trump nominates Derek Barrs as FMCSA Administrator
Just a few short weeks after announcing the appointment of Adrienne Camire as FMCSA's Acting Administrator, the Trump Administration has...

Brandon Wiseman
Mar 252 min read
351 views


Is your fleet audit ready?
For trucking companies, regulatory compliance isn’t just about avoiding fines—it’s about ensuring the safety of drivers, protecting the...

Brandon Wiseman
Mar 205 min read
89 views


Compliance Myth: "Not for hire" means not regulated
One of the more common misunderstandings in the trucking industry is the belief that displaying “Not for Hire” on a truck somehow exempts...

Brandon Wiseman
Mar 107 min read
310 views


Adrienne Camire appointed as new FMCSA Acting Administrator
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has appointed Adrienne Camire as the new Deputy Administrator and Acting Administrator of...

Brandon Wiseman
Mar 72 min read
155 views


Navigating the Overlap: Federal vs. State Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
I. Introduction The regulation of motor carriers in the United States is a complex system involving both federal and state oversight....

Brandon Wiseman
Mar 38 min read
274 views


Top 5 Legal Issues Impacting Fleets in 2025: Insights from Trucksafe LIVE! Ep. 45
The trucking industry will face significant legal and regulatory challenges in 2025, with developments that could reshape the landscape...

Trucksafe Consulting
Feb 284 min read
70 views


FMCSA Regulatory Update: Key Takeaways from the Florida Trucking Association Safety Summit
On February 20, 2025, Trucksafe president Brandon Wiseman presented an FMCSA Regulatory Update at the Florida Trucking Association’s...

Trucksafe Consulting
Feb 244 min read
109 views


Trucksafe's Wiseman discusses CSA scores, broker liability & more on The Freight Coach Podcast
In a recent episode of The Freight Coach Podcast , host Chris Jolly welcomed Brandon Wiseman, founder of Trucksafe Consulting, to discuss...

Trucksafe Consulting
Feb 186 min read
175 views


Dispelling 5 common DOT compliance myths
Achieving DOT compliance can be tricky. Even seasoned safety professionals occasionally fall prey to some regulatory assumptions that...

Brandon Wiseman
Feb 117 min read
540 views


Understanding FMCSA's Oilfield Exemptions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) under 49 CFR 395.1(d) provide specific exemptions tailored for oilfield operations,...

Brandon Wiseman
Feb 36 min read
441 views


U.S. Senate confirms Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation
© The Hill On January 28, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Sean Duffy as the new Secretary of Transportation, marking a significant...

Brandon Wiseman
Jan 284 min read
103 views


How fleets can best leverage the Crash Preventability Determination Program
Dealing with DOT-recordable accidents is stressful for all involved and can be a significant regulatory challenge for motor carriers....

Trucksafe Consulting
Jan 245 min read
118 views
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