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Brandon Wiseman
Feb 117 min read
Dispelling 5 common DOT compliance myths
Achieving DOT compliance can be tricky. Even seasoned safety professionals occasionally fall prey to some regulatory assumptions that...
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Brandon Wiseman
Feb 36 min read
Understanding FMCSA's Oilfield Exemptions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) under 49 CFR 395.1(d) provide specific exemptions tailored for oilfield operations,...
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Brandon Wiseman
Jan 96 min read
Top 5 roadside violations & how to avoid them
Commercial driving can be a challenging profession with significant responsibilities, especially when it comes to understanding and...
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 1, 20247 min read
Advanced Guide to the Split Sleeper Berth Rule: Maximizing Driving Flexibility and Efficiency
For commercial drivers, the split sleeper berth rule offers essential flexibility, especially when faced with unpredictable schedules,...
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Brandon Wiseman
Oct 22, 20246 min read
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...
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Brandon Wiseman
Apr 30, 20245 min read
When are drivers eligible for a 16-hour driving window?
If you're a property-carrying motor carrier or driver, you're undoubtedly familiar with the so-called 14-hour rule, which requires...
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Brandon Wiseman
Apr 5, 20248 min read
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...
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 1, 20237 min read
Controlling driver log falsifications
In a recent episode of our Trucksafe LIVE! podcast, we tackled the issue of commercial driver log falsification. What exactly are false...
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Brandon Wiseman
Aug 14, 20236 min read
FMCSA soliciting waiver requests to reinstate meal & rest break laws
In what seems like an unprecedented move, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is soliciting regulatory waiver...
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Trucksafe Consulting
Jul 20, 20231 min read
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
Jun 6, 20233 min read
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
Feb 27, 20236 min read
Top 5 personal conveyance mistakes
It’s 2023, and personal conveyance remains one of the most misunderstood and abused aspects of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
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Brandon Wiseman
Feb 3, 20235 min read
When is it appropriate for drivers to claim adverse driving condition exemption?
There's nothing quite as frustrating as being stuck in traffic for lengthy periods. Now multiply that frustration by at least ten when...
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Trucksafe Consulting
Oct 19, 20221 min read
Trucksafe joins Heavy Duty Trucking to discuss potential ELD changes
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently joined Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine to discuss potential revisions to the FMCSA's...
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Brandon Wiseman
Oct 16, 20222 min read
COVID-19 emergency HOS exemption lapses
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has chosen not to renew its Covid-19 emergency declaration that had been in place...
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Brandon Wiseman
Sep 15, 20224 min read
FMCSA mulling tweaks to ELD rules
In a notice published in the Federal Register in mid-September 2022, the FMCSA is seeking comments from the public on whether to modify...
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Trucksafe Consulting
Sep 12, 20221 min read
Trucksafe addresses personal conveyance use in Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently addressed personal conveyance misuse and its consequences in Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine....
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Brandon Wiseman
Aug 30, 20222 min read
FMCSA declares regional emergency due to Midwest BP refinery fire
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a Regional Emergency Declaration in response to the "the unanticipated...
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Trucksafe Consulting
May 30, 20221 min read
Trucksafe addresses top HOS issues
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently joined the Safe as Truck podcast to discuss the top hours-of-service, driver logging, and...
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Trucksafe Consulting
May 25, 20221 min read
Trucksafe joins Safe as Truck podcast to discuss HOS
Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman recently joined LogRock on its Safe as Truck podcast to discuss common hours-of-service violations and how to...
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