If 2024 hinted at regulatory turbulence, 2025 made it impossible to ignore. Over the past year, FMCSA and USDOT unleashed the most aggressive series of compliance initiatives in more than a decade—targeting language proficiency, non-domiciled CDL issuance, electronic logging devices, medical certification, training quality, and core data systems. These moves were not isolated events; collectively, they signaled a larger shift toward enforcement-first policymaking and heighten

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is set to publish a notice in the Federal Register on July 1, 2025, outlining...

The MCS-150 form, a mandatory filing with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), serves as a cornerstone of regulatory...

Fleet safety teams face a complex challenge: ensuring compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and related...

Roadside inspections are a fundamental part of operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), ensuring that drivers and their equipment...

For trucking companies, regulatory compliance isn’t just about avoiding fines—it’s about ensuring the safety of drivers, protecting the public, and maintaining the ability to operate efficiently. One of the most significant regulatory hurdles a motor carrier can face is an FMCSA compliance review. Whether it’s a new entrant safety audit , a focused review, or a full-scale compliance investigation, being prepared is crucial to keeping your fleet on the road and in good standin

In a recent episode of The Freight Coach Podcast , host Chris Jolly welcomed Brandon Wiseman, founder of Trucksafe Consulting, to discuss...

Dealing with DOT-recordable accidents is stressful for all involved and can be a significant regulatory challenge for motor carriers....

Commercial driving can be a challenging profession with significant responsibilities, especially when it comes to understanding and...

In 2024, compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) remained a critical challenge for fleets across the industry....

As 2024 winds down, the trucking industry finds itself reflecting on a transformative year while preparing for potential regulatory...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has finalized significant updates to its Crash Preventability Determination...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has released its latest plans to update the Safety Measurement System (SMS) as...

In Episode 43 of the Trucksafe LIVE! podcast , host Brandon Wiseman discussed major FMCSA updates, the agency's operational focus, and...

Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently presented at FreightWave's Small Fleet & Owner Operator Summit on upcoming FMCSA...

For today’s fleet managers, navigating the complex world of DOT regulations and ensuring fleet safety can feel like an uphill battle. But...

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...

In addition to operational concerns, regulated trucking companies are tasked with navigating a complex web of responsibilities, with the...

**UPDATE: Since publishing this article, the FMCSA has scheduled an in-person listening session at the Texas Truck Show in Houston on...

Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently joined the Tenney Group's In The Hot Seat podcast to discuss how DOT compliance can impact...