Applicability of federal motor carrier regulations to passenger operations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the federal agency charged with regulating the interstate operation of...
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Brandon Wiseman
- Sep 22
- 5 min
FMCSA contemplating electronic vehicle identification tags
Among its flurry of recently-published notices, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced it is seeking...
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Brandon Wiseman
- Aug 15
- 7 min
What are chameleon carriers?
Chameleons--the reptiles, that is--are known for their ability to change their physical appearance to blend into their surroundings. The...
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Brandon Wiseman
- Jul 21
- 5 min
Compliance Myths: Required truck markings
With as much variability in truck markings as there is, you'd be inclined to think there isn't some standard or regulation on the topic.
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Brandon Wiseman
- Jul 12
- 9 min
5 reasons to consolidate DOT#s (and how to do it)
Managing a regulated fleet of commercial vehicles and drivers is a daunting task. Ensuring each and every driver is properly licensed and qu
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Brandon Wiseman
- Apr 21
- 5 min
5 things to understand about new entrant audits
If you're starting up a new trucking business, you undoubtedly have a lot on your plate! But some things you can't afford to ignore are...
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Brandon Wiseman
- Oct 22, 2021
- 4 min
What is the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) program?
Motor carriers and certain other entities engaged in interstate commerce are required to pay annual registration fees through UCR.
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Trucksafe Consulting
- Oct 21, 2021
- 1 min
Trucksafe joins the Haulin’ Notes Podcast to discuss the MCS-150
Trucksafe’s president Brandon Wiseman recently joined Canal Insurance’s Haulin’ Notes Podcast to discuss the MCS-150 form.
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Brandon Wiseman
- Nov 30, 2020
- 8 min
Spotlight on DOT Agricultural Exemptions
The federal safety regulations contain several agriculture-related exemptions. We explore each of them in this article.
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Brandon Wiseman
- Aug 21, 2020
- 4 min
What is a DOT license?
An in-depth look at the various federal and state motor carrier registrations, permits, and authorities that some consider "DOT licenses"
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