How DOT compliance affects mergers & acquisitions
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently joined the Tenney Group's In The Hot Seat podcast to discuss how DOT compliance can impact...
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Brandon Wiseman
- Aug 1
- 6 min
Understanding roadside inspection reports
If you or your commercial driver have been stopped for a roadside inspection, it’s likely you’ve received a Driver/Vehicle Examination...
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Trucksafe Consulting
- Jul 20
- 1 min
Wiseman addresses fleet safety & compliance at FreightWaves Fleet Summit
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently presented on DOT safety & compliance at the FreightWaves Enterprise Fleet Summit. Wiseman...
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Brandon Wiseman
- Jul 6
- 5 min
PHMSA contemplating several revisions to Hazardous Materials Regulations
The Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA)--the federal agency that regulates the multi-modal transportation of hazmat--is...
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Brandon Wiseman
- Jun 20
- 4 min
FMCSA to implement operating authority exemption for providers of recreational activities
According to a June 2023 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) intends to publish new...
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Brandon Wiseman
- Jun 12
- 16 min
When trucking regulations run amok
Regulations have been my profession, my life, for many years. Trucking regulations, to be precise. I’ve devoted my career to helping...
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Brandon Wiseman
- Jun 6
- 3 min
Telematics for Trucking: A Guide to Choosing the Right Solution
The term "telematics," at least in trucking, is generally understood to mean use of electronic devices to collect and transmit data about...
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Brandon Wiseman
- Jan 9
- 4 min
Understanding FMCSA civil penalties
In January 2023, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced inflation-adjusted increases to its civil penalties....
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Brandon Wiseman
- Jan 3
- 9 min
What property brokers MUST know about their role in highway accidents
In late 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a case involving C.H. Robinson, one of the largest property brokers in the world, in...
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Brandon Wiseman
- Dec 14, 2022
- 3 min
How carriers can protect themselves against cargo loss & damage
Cargo and freight claims can be a complex and daunting area of transportation law. However, proper planning and understanding of the...
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Brandon Wiseman
- Dec 9, 2022
- 4 min
2022 in Review: Top Trucksafe Content
2022 was a big year for the trucking industry and a busy one for us at Trucksafe! We met a lot of great carriers and safety professionals...
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Brandon Wiseman
- Dec 7, 2022
- 4 min
When should trucking companies hire a dedicated safety director?
Whether you've just started your motor carrier operation or have been at it for some time, you undoubtedly know that trucking is a...
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Brandon Wiseman
- Dec 5, 2022
- 6 min
5 steps to improve your out of service rates
Out of service rates are important metrics for regulated motor carriers. These rates, which are publicly available on each carrier’s...
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Brandon Wiseman
- Nov 22, 2022
- 35 min
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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Trucksafe Consulting
- Nov 18, 2022
- 2 min
What to do after a CMV accident
A serious accident involving your commercial vehicle is a trucking company's worst nightmare, and the consequences can be severe....
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Brandon Wiseman
- Nov 15, 2022
- 6 min
FMCSA clarifies key brokerage definitions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), at the direction of the U.S. Congress, has issued regulatory guidance aimed at...
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Brandon Wiseman
- Nov 14, 2022
- 6 min
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
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Brandon Wiseman
- Nov 8, 2022
- 6 min
How to improve your CSA scores
CSA scores are a big deal for regulated motor carriers. High CSA scores can lead to increased insurance premiums, lost business, and...
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Brandon Wiseman
- Sep 6, 2022
- 3 min
FMCSA evaluating continued need for COVID emergency declaration
In a notice posted to the Federal Register on September 6, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking...
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Brandon Wiseman
- Aug 15, 2022
- 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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