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FMCSA Modifies Temporary Waiver for Paper Medical Certificates Amid NRII Transition
According to a notice published August 21, 2025 , the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has modified its temporary...
Brandon Wiseman
Aug 21, 20254 min read
Spotlight on non-domiciled CDLs
Courtesy: Fox10 News On August 14, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) launched a comprehensive investigation...
Brandon Wiseman
Aug 20, 20256 min read
FMCSA and NHTSA Move to Officially Withdraw Speed Limiter Mandate for Heavy Trucks
As announced by Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy earlier this month , the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and...
Brandon Wiseman
Jul 23, 20255 min read
FMCSA Issues Temporary Waiver for NRII Transition, Easing CDL Medical Certification Delays for Motor Carriers and Drivers
Coming on the heels of a rocky transition to the new fully-electronic process for CDL medical certifications , the Federal Motor Carrier...
Brandon Wiseman
Jul 14, 20253 min read
FMCSA to pursue additional changes to the DataQs system
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is set to publish a notice in the Federal Register on July 1, 2025, outlining...
Brandon Wiseman
Jun 28, 20256 min read
USDOT Announces New Initiatives to Support America’s Truck Drivers in 2025
On June 27, 2025, U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled a comprehensive set of initiatives , pilot...
Brandon Wiseman
Jun 27, 20254 min read
Trucksafe Launches Monthly English Language Proficiency (ELP) Enforcement Report
Indianapolis, IN – June 24, 2025 – Trucksafe Consulting, LLC, a leading provider of DOT safety consulting and online DOT training, is...
Trucksafe Consulting
Jun 26, 20253 min read
Tackling Cargo Theft and Cyber Threats in Trucking
In the milestone 50th episode of TruckSafe LIVE!, hosts Brandon, Tyler, and Jerad from Trucksafe and Childress Law welcomed Justin...
Trucksafe Consulting
Jun 20, 20256 min read
FMCSA issues rash of proposed rules
On May 27, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) filed two finalized rules and eighteen proposed rules for public...
Brandon Wiseman
May 28, 20257 min read
FMCSA issues enforcement policy on English proficiency
On May 20, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued its much anticipated Enforcement Policy on English language proficiency (ELP) requirements for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. Prompted by Executive Order 14286, signed by President Trump on April 28, 2025 , and titled “Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America’s Truck Drivers,” this guidance, effective as of May 20, 2025, aims to guide law enforcement in their application of th
Brandon Wiseman
May 20, 20255 min read
How reported fleet size impacts compliance
The MCS-150 form, a mandatory filing with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), serves as a cornerstone of regulatory...
Brandon Wiseman
May 20, 20257 min read
How fleets can best prioritize compliance issues
Fleet safety teams face a complex challenge: ensuring compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and related...
Brandon Wiseman
May 12, 20258 min read
Preparing for Roadside Inspections: A Comprehensive Guide for Fleets and Commercial Drivers
Roadside inspections are a fundamental part of operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), ensuring that drivers and their equipment...
Brandon Wiseman
May 5, 202510 min read
Trump cracks down on English-proficiency among truck drivers in new executive order
Image Source: CNN On April 28, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road...
Brandon Wiseman
Apr 28, 20257 min read
Arkansas enacts new English proficiency law
On April 14, 2025, Arkansas passed Act 604 into law, a sweeping piece of legislation that reshapes the landscape for commercial driver’s...
Brandon Wiseman
Apr 28, 20259 min read
Congressman Josh Brecheen Reintroduces DRIVE Act to Oppose Federal Speed Limiter Mandate
On April 10, 2025, Congressman Josh Brecheen (R-OK) reintroduced the Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and...
Brandon Wiseman
Apr 17, 20252 min read
FMCSA to void over 15,000 driver med cards and remove non-compliant medical examiners from National Registry
On April 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), has...
Brandon Wiseman
Apr 15, 20255 min read
SCOTUS opens the door for truckers to sue over mislabeled CBD products
On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision in Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn , an important case with implications...
Brandon Wiseman
Apr 2, 20253 min read
Changes in store for CDL medical examiner certification process
Learn how FMCSA’s Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration Rule will impact fleets, drivers, and compliance procedures when it takes eff
Brandon Wiseman
Mar 27, 20256 min read
Trump nominates Derek Barrs as FMCSA Administrator
Just a few short weeks after announcing the appointment of Adrienne Camire as FMCSA's Acting Administrator, the Trump Administration has...
Brandon Wiseman
Mar 25, 20252 min read
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