Trucksafe addresses fleet safety metrics in Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine
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In a recent post for Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine, Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman offered his insight on the top 5 safety metrics...
Brandon Wiseman
- Nov 29, 2021
- 7 min
Why fleets should be investing in DOT regulatory training
Carriers have long recognized the need to provide training on safe driving techniques. But fewer appreciate the need for regulatory training
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Brandon Wiseman
- Nov 21, 2021
- 4 min
What prompts a DOT compliance audit?
The DOT prioritizes motor carriers for audits based on a few different factors. We break them down in this article.
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Brandon Wiseman
- Nov 1, 2021
- 4 min
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.
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Brandon Wiseman
- Oct 6, 2021
- 3 min
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.
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Brandon Wiseman
- Oct 3, 2021
- 7 min
5 common roadside violations & how to avoid them
Some of the most common violations discovered during roadside inspections are simple to fix and avoid.
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Trucksafe Consulting
- Sep 8, 2021
- 1 min
Trucksafe joins PrePass to discuss common roadside violations
Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman joins the Eyes on the Road podcast to discuss common driver and vehicle violations.
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Brandon Wiseman
- Aug 31, 2021
- 6 min
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.
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Trucksafe Consulting
- Jul 14, 2021
- 1 min
No slowing down for DOT's burst in offsite audits
The number of offsite audits conducted by the FMCSA has risen dramatically over the past 4 years, which has significant implications.
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Brandon Wiseman
- Jun 14, 2021
- 9 min
5 ways to drastically improve your DOT safety program
5 proven steps carriers can take to improve their safety programs and stay out of the crosshairs.
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Brandon Wiseman
- Nov 2, 2020
- 7 min
5 tips for a successful DataQs appeal
DataQs, when used correctly, are great tools to help motor carriers improve their CSA scores. Here are 5 steps for filing a successful DataQ
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Brandon Wiseman
- Oct 28, 2020
- 8 min
What is a DOT-recordable accident?
Accidents are an unfortunate reality in commercial transportation. But certain types of accidents carry specific regulatory obligations.
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Brandon Wiseman
- Oct 9, 2020
- 10 min
Upgrading your DOT safety rating
A step-by-step guide to upgrading a Conditional or Unsatisfactory DOT safety rating.
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Brandon Wiseman
- Aug 31, 2020
- 7 min
Protecting your DOT safety rating
A comprehensive guide to DOT safety ratings, including how to check, improve, and protect your rating.
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Brandon Wiseman
- Aug 28, 2020
- 6 min
How to pass an FMCSA new entrant audit
An in-depth discussion of what it takes to pass an FMCSA new entrant audit to keep your USDOT number and operating authority.
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Brandon Wiseman
- Aug 20, 2020
- 3 min
5 surefire ways to improve your SMS scores
Tips for improving your SMS scores and minimizing your chances of an audit or fines.
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Brandon Wiseman
- Aug 14, 2020
- 5 min
8 essential steps to prepare for a DOT audit
DOT audits are nerve-racking. Check out these 8 steps to help you prepare for an audit.
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