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SCOTUS opens the door for truckers to sue over mislabeled CBD products
On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision in Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn , an important case with implications...
Brandon Wiseman
Apr 23 min read
559 views
Dispelling 5 common DOT compliance myths
Achieving DOT compliance can be tricky. Even seasoned safety professionals occasionally fall prey to some regulatory assumptions that...
Brandon Wiseman
Feb 117 min read
571 views
DQ, Personnel, and Drug & Alcohol Testing Files: Understanding the distinction
Managing compliance for regulated drivers in the trucking industry involves a myriad of record-keeping requirements. Among the most...
Brandon Wiseman
Jan 135 min read
591 views
Year in Review: 2024 Regulatory Highlights and 2025 Outlook for Fleets
As 2024 winds down, the trucking industry finds itself reflecting on a transformative year while preparing for potential regulatory...
Brandon Wiseman
Dec 19, 20244 min read
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DOT Compliance for Small vs. Large Fleets
In the U.S. trucking industry, fleet managers, regardless of fleet size, face a myriad of challenges to ensure their business remains...
Brandon Wiseman
Oct 22, 20246 min read
330 views
The Impact of FMCSA Clearinghouse Phase 2 and Other Crucial Updates from Episode 41 of Trucksafe LIVE!
In the latest episode of Trucksafe LIVE! (Episode 41), hosts Brandon Wiseman and Brian Runnels tackled some of the most pressing issues...
Trucksafe Consulting
Oct 8, 20245 min read
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What You Need to Know About the Clearinghouse II Roll Out by FMCSA
In an effort to close gaps in federal drug & alcohol testing regulations, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will...
Brandon Wiseman
Oct 3, 20243 min read
668 views
Trucksafe joins CCJ to discuss impact of marijuana rescheduling for trucking
Trucksafe’s Brandon Wiseman recently joined CCJ’s 10-44 podcast to discuss how the Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposal to...
Trucksafe Consulting
May 31, 20241 min read
60 views
How drivers return to duty following a drug or alcohol violation
As of February 2024, there are over 163,000 CDL drivers in so-called “prohibited status” in the FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse,...
Brandon Wiseman
May 17, 20245 min read
492 views
Drug & alcohol testing for student drivers
The first foray into trucking for many commercial drivers is some type of truck driving or CDL school. These institutions provide a...
Brandon Wiseman
Nov 15, 20238 min read
1,313 views
Wiseman joins FreightWaves to discuss the Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently joined FreightWaves to discuss the federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, including who is...
Trucksafe Consulting
Oct 26, 20231 min read
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USDOT approves mouth swabs for regulated drug screens
The USDOT and its subagencies, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, have amended their respective drug/alcohol...
Brandon Wiseman
May 1, 20233 min read
571 views
Trucksafe discusses the pitfalls of CBD use among drivers with PrePass
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently joined PrePass's Eyes on the Road podcast to discuss the current regulatory landscape...
Trucksafe Consulting
Apr 25, 20231 min read
38 views
FMCSA overhauls Clearinghouse notifications
The federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse--a central repository for drug/alcohol testing data for CDL drivers--has now been in place for...
Brandon Wiseman
Apr 7, 20234 min read
138 views
FMCSA delivers another blow to hair testing
In a notice to be published in the Federal Register soon, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced its decision...
Brandon Wiseman
Dec 22, 20223 min read
316 views
Trucksafe featured on Taking the Hire Road
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman joined DriverReach's Jeremy Reymer on a recent episode of FreightWaves' Taking the Hire Road...
Trucksafe Consulting
Dec 2, 20221 min read
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Trucksafe’s Brandon Wiseman joins FreightWaves to discuss drug/alcohol testing
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently sat down with FreightWaves to discuss the intracicies of post-accident drug/alcohol...
Trucksafe Consulting
Dec 1, 20221 min read
27 views
Changes in store for the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse?
On January 6, 2023, the federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse will have been in effect for three years. That's an important milestone for a f
Brandon Wiseman
Nov 14, 20226 min read
149 views
USDOT contemplates electronic recordkeeping for drug & alcohol documents
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) is seeking comments on how its regulations for conducting workplace drug and...
Brandon Wiseman
Aug 5, 20224 min read
77 views
DOT proposes to allow oral fluid drug testing
In a notice published to the Federal Register on February 28, 2022, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) is proposing...
Brandon Wiseman
Feb 28, 20223 min read
159 views
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