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10 things you should know about entry-level driver training
The new entry-level driver training rule for CDL drivers is set to take effect on Feb. 7, 2022. Here are the details you need to know…

Trucksafe Consulting
Jan 21, 20225 min read


FMCSA provides details on 18-21 year old apprenticeship program
The FMCSA's Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program will soon be live. Here's what we know about the program and its requirements so far.

Brandon Wiseman
Jan 13, 20227 min read


FMCSA takes first step in establishing apprenticeship program
At Congress's direction, the FMCSA will soon be establishing an apprenticeship program that will allow 18-20 year olds to operate interstate

Brandon Wiseman
Jan 6, 20223 min read


Leveraging the onboarding process to better retain drivers
With all the talk about the driver shortage, it's time carriers take a harder look at what they're doing to retain the drivers they have.

Trucksafe Consulting
Nov 12, 20212 min read


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.

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 1, 20214 min read


Get ready for the new DOT entry-level driver training
Set to take effect on February 7, 2022, the FMCSA's new entry-level driver training requirement will overhaul the agency's existing rules.

Brandon Wiseman
Mar 21, 20214 min read


FMCSA proposes to eliminate annual certificate of violations requirement
The FMCSA is proposing to do away with the requirement that drivers submit a list of traffic convictions to motor carriers at least annually

Brandon Wiseman
Dec 17, 20202 min read


Spotlight on DOT Agricultural Exemptions
The federal safety regulations contain several agriculture-related exemptions. We explore each of them in this article.

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 30, 20208 min read


Who needs a CDL? A primer on commercial drivers' licenses.
Drivers of certain types of commercial vehicles need a commercial driver's license to operate them. We address the specifics of CDLs...

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 19, 20205 min read


What is a DQ file and what must it include?
Motor carriers are required to create and maintain DQ—or driver qualification—files on all drivers who operate commercial vehicles for them

Brandon Wiseman
Oct 27, 20208 min read


FMCSA proposes under-21 commercial driver pilot program
FMCSA proposes pilot program to allow 18-20 year old drivers to operate commercial vehicles in interstate commerce under certain conditions.

Brandon Wiseman
Sep 14, 20202 min read
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