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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....

Trucksafe Consulting
Nov 18, 20222 min read
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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 15, 20226 min read
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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
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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 8, 20226 min read
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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Sep 6, 20223 min read
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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Aug 15, 20227 min read
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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.

Brandon Wiseman
Jul 21, 20225 min read
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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

Brandon Wiseman
Jul 12, 202210 min read
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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...

Trucksafe Consulting
Jun 20, 20221 min read
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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...

Trucksafe Consulting
Jun 15, 20221 min read
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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

Brandon Wiseman
May 9, 20226 min read
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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...

Trucksafe Consulting
May 6, 20224 min read
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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Apr 21, 20225 min read
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The mechanics of a DOT audit (and practical tips for surviving one)
In a recent webinar, Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman and Jerad Childress discussed the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's...

Trucksafe Consulting
Apr 15, 20221 min read
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FMCSA to increase civil penalties for regulatory violations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is increasing the fine amounts for certain violations of its Federal Motor...

Brandon Wiseman
Mar 18, 20221 min read
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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
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Building a strong fleet safety culture
Without a firm safety-minded foundation on which to build policies and procedures, motor carriers are too often left to react to...

Trucksafe Consulting
Dec 20, 20211 min read
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Why fleets should be investing in DOT regulatory training
Carriers have long recognized the need to provide training on safe driving techniques. But fewer appreciate the need for regulatory training

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 29, 20217 min read
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What prompts a DOT compliance audit?
The DOT prioritizes motor carriers for audits based on a few different factors. We break them down in this article.

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 21, 20214 min read
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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
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