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Combating distracted driving & crafting an effective policy
Distracted driving is a major problem in the U.S., and its dangers are magnified in the trucking industry. It's no surprise that a...

Brandon Wiseman
Oct 14, 20247 min read
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Trucksafe launches two new services: Micro Audits & Bootcamp on the Road!
Fleet safety is a vital aspect of the transportation industry, ensuring not just compliance but also the well-being of drivers and the...

Brandon Wiseman
Oct 3, 20243 min read
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Trucksafe's Wiseman joins the Armchair Attorney to discuss ELDs, Chevron deference and more
Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman recently joined Matt Leffler, the Armchair Attorney, on his podcast to discuss electronic logging devices,...

Brandon Wiseman
Aug 5, 20241 min read
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Trucksafe's Wiseman discusses rule changes at FreightWaves event
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently presented at FreightWave's Small Fleet & Owner Operator Summit on upcoming FMCSA...

Trucksafe Consulting
Apr 25, 20241 min read
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5 lessons from a terrible crash
On March 22, 2024, a concrete pumper truck veered into oncoming traffic on State Highway 21 in Texas, striking a school bus full of...

Brandon Wiseman
Apr 5, 20248 min read
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Trucksafe & Haul launch cutting-edge managed services offering
For today’s fleet managers, navigating the complex world of DOT regulations and ensuring fleet safety can feel like an uphill battle. But...

Trucksafe Consulting
Jan 16, 20242 min read
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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...

Trucksafe Consulting
Aug 15, 20231 min read
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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Aug 1, 20236 min read
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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...

Trucksafe Consulting
Jul 20, 20231 min read
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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Jul 6, 20235 min read
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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Jun 20, 20234 min read
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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Jun 12, 202316 min read
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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Jun 6, 20233 min read
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Understanding FMCSA civil penalties
In January 2023, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced inflation-adjusted increases to its civil penalties....

Brandon Wiseman
Jan 9, 20234 min read
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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Jan 3, 20239 min read
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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Dec 14, 20223 min read
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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Dec 9, 20224 min read
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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Dec 7, 20224 min read
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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Dec 5, 20226 min read
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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 22, 202235 min read
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