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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
6 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
572 views
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
718 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
93 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
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
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
544 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
448 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
Top 5 roadside violations & how to avoid them
Commercial driving can be a challenging profession with significant responsibilities, especially when it comes to understanding and...
Brandon Wiseman
Jan 96 min read
470 views
Top Critical and Acute Violations for Fleets: Insights and Solutions
In 2024, compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) remained a critical challenge for fleets across the industry....
Trucksafe Consulting
Jan 34 min read
346 views
Year in Review: 2024 Regulatory Highlights and 2025 Outlook for Fleets
As 2024 winds down, the trucking industry finds itself reflecting on a transformative year while preparing for potential regulatory...
Brandon Wiseman
Dec 19, 20244 min read
236 views
FMCSA Updates the Crash Preventability Determination Program: What Fleets Need to Know
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has finalized significant updates to its Crash Preventability Determination...
Brandon Wiseman
Dec 6, 20244 min read
511 views
What should fleets expect with a Republican Administration in 2025?
As the U.S. heads toward a presidential transition from a Democrat to a Republican administration in January 2025, fleet managers and...
Brandon Wiseman
Nov 11, 20246 min read
441 views
Understanding FMCSA Changes and Compliance Trends: Insights from Jack Van Steenburg
In Episode 43 of the Trucksafe LIVE! podcast , host Brandon Wiseman discussed major FMCSA updates, the agency's operational focus, and...
Trucksafe Consulting
Oct 25, 20243 min read
89 views
DOT Compliance for Small vs. Large Fleets
In the U.S. trucking industry, fleet managers, regardless of fleet size, face a myriad of challenges to ensure their business remains...
Brandon Wiseman
Oct 22, 20246 min read
321 views
Trucksafe's Wiseman discusses rule changes at FreightWaves event
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently presented at FreightWave's Small Fleet & Owner Operator Summit on upcoming FMCSA...
Trucksafe Consulting
Apr 25, 20241 min read
53 views
2023 regulatory year-in-review & 2024 outlook
2023 was a big year for trucking and a fairly busy one for regulators. We saw a lot of new proposed rule changes from the Federal Motor...
Brandon Wiseman
Dec 18, 20238 min read
765 views
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