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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Aug 30, 20222 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...

Trucksafe Consulting
May 30, 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...

Trucksafe Consulting
May 25, 20221 min read


FMCSA issues exemption to carriers hauling baby formula
In a notice posted May 23, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) declared a national emergency related to the...

Brandon Wiseman
May 24, 20222 min read


What is the split sleeper berth rule?
One of the more confusing aspects of the federal hours-of-service rules, at least for some drivers, is the so-called “split sleeper...

Brandon Wiseman
Mar 29, 20227 min read


FMCSA warns carriers about 3G network sunset
The FMCSA is warning carriers about the impending 3G network shutdown and the potential impact on ELDs.

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 1, 20212 min read


Trucksafe joins Truckers News to discuss personal conveyance
Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman joined the Truckers News podcast to discuss personal conveyance.

Trucksafe Consulting
Aug 26, 20211 min read


5 critical questions to ask about your ELD
Whether you're in the process of sourcing an ELD solution or are already locked into a contract, here are 5 critical questions to ask.

Jerad Childress
May 26, 20216 min read


5 common ELD pitfalls and how to avoid them
Carriers and drivers continue to run into ELD-related issues during roadside inspections. Here are 5 common ELD pitfalls & how to avoid them

Brandon Wiseman
Apr 13, 20217 min read


Spotlight on DOT Agricultural Exemptions
The federal safety regulations contain several agriculture-related exemptions. We explore each of them in this article.

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 30, 20208 min read


What you should know about personal conveyance
Personal conveyance is one of the more amorphous concepts in commercial trucking. Here's what you should know about the topic.

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 5, 20208 min read


Who's exempt from the ELD requirement?
Certain drivers and operations are exempt from the FMCSA's electronic logging device mandate. We explore the various exemptions.

Brandon Wiseman
Oct 26, 20204 min read


DOT short-haul exemption explained
Commercial drivers who qualify for the short-haul exemption are relieved of some, but not all, regulatory requirements.

Brandon Wiseman
Oct 14, 20206 min read


Hours-of-service rule changes go into effect, despite federal court challenge
Despite efforts by safety advocates to derail it, the FMCSA's final rule on hours-of-service changes goes into effect today, September 29th.

Brandon Wiseman
Sep 29, 20202 min read


FMCSA proposes pilot program to test 14-hour pause
FMCSA to conduct pilot program to allow certain drivers to pause their 14-hour driving window with an off-duty break once per day.

Brandon Wiseman
Aug 31, 20203 min read
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