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    Understanding the Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP)
    Brandon Wiseman
    • May 9
    • 6 min

    Understanding the Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP)

    At its heart, PSP provides carriers, individual drivers, and industry service providers access to commercial drivers' safety records from th
    144 views
    5 things fleets should know about DOT audits
    Brandon Wiseman
    • Apr 6
    • 6 min

    5 things fleets should know about DOT audits

    No motor carrier expects to be audited, and most do little to prepare until it’s too late. But simply understanding the process goes a long
    84 views
    Building a strong fleet safety culture
    Trucksafe Consulting
    • Dec 20, 2021
    • 1 min

    Building a strong fleet safety culture

    Without a firm safety-minded foundation on which to build policies and procedures, motor carriers are too often left to react to...
    42 views
    Trucksafe addresses fleet safety metrics in Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine
    Trucksafe Consulting
    • Dec 3, 2021
    • 1 min

    Trucksafe addresses fleet safety metrics in Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine

    In a recent post for Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine, Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman offered his insight on the top 5 safety metrics...
    38 views
    Why fleets should be investing in DOT regulatory training
    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
    60 views
    What prompts a DOT compliance audit?
    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.
    281 views
    5 common roadside violations & how to avoid them
    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.
    220 views
    5 enforcement metrics carriers MUST track
    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.
    203 views
    No slowing down for DOT's burst in offsite audits
    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.
    20 views
    5 ways to drastically improve your DOT safety program
    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.
    243 views
    5 tips for a successful DataQs appeal
    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
    124 views
    How are CSA scores calculated?
    Brandon Wiseman
    • Oct 27, 2020
    • 8 min

    How are CSA scores calculated?

    CSA scores are used, in part, to prioritize carriers for enforcement action. But how are they calculated? We'll explore the methodology...
    2,090 views
    Upgrading your DOT safety rating
    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.
    488 views
    Protecting your DOT safety rating
    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.
    513 views
    5 surefire ways to improve your SMS scores
    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.
    396 views
    8 essential steps to prepare for a DOT audit
    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.
    23 views
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