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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Brandon Wiseman
- Jul 21, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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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Trucksafe Consulting
- Jun 20, 2022
- 1 min
Trucksafe tackles compliance myths on Tow Business Podcast
Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman recently joined the Tow Business Podcast to tackle some of the biggest compliance myths permeating the towing...
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Trucksafe Consulting
- Jun 15, 2022
- 1 min
Trucksafe featured on Haulin' Notes podcast
Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman and Jerad Childress recently joined Susan Ogle of Canal Insurance's Haulin' Notes podcast to highlight...
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Brandon Wiseman
- May 9, 2022
- 6 min
Understanding the Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP)
At its heart, PSP provides carriers, individual drivers, and industry service providers access to commercial drivers' safety records from th
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Trucksafe Consulting
- May 6, 2022
- 4 min
What fleets need to know about Entry-Level Driver Training (2022)
Trucksafe's President and transportation attorney Brandon Wiseman recently joined Tenstreet to discuss the recently implemented...
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Brandon Wiseman
- Apr 21, 2022
- 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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