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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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Understanding DOT road tests
Ensuring commercial drivers are properly qualified to operate heavy trucks or buses is a major part of complying with federal and state...

Brandon Wiseman
Apr 1, 20246 min read
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Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman featured by FleetOwner in article on 2024 regulatory outlook
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman joined FleetOwner magazine for a two-part series on upcoming rulemaking activities likely to impact...

Trucksafe Consulting
Feb 7, 20241 min read
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FMCSA proposes revisions to various CDL processes
FMCSA is proposing several changes to its commercial driver's license (CDL) program to "enhance the flexibility and efficiency of the CDL...

Brandon Wiseman
Jan 30, 20244 min read
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FMCSA proposing to remove over 15,000 medical examiners from National Registry
FMCSA is proposing to remove over 15,000 medical examiners from its National Registry of Medical Examiners, according to a notice to be...

Brandon Wiseman
Jan 23, 20242 min read
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FMCSA Administrator to resign Jan. 26th
FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson will be resigning from her post effective January 26, 2024. The reasons for her departure are not...

Brandon Wiseman
Jan 19, 20242 min read
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Shifting Sands of Independence: breaking down the DOL's new independent contractor rule
The rumble of diesel engines and the endless stretch of asphalt have long embodied the spirit of American independence. For countless...

Brandon Wiseman
Jan 18, 20243 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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2023 regulatory year-in-review & 2024 outlook
2023 was a big year for trucking and a fairly busy one for regulators. We saw a lot of new proposed rule changes from the Federal Motor...

Brandon Wiseman
Dec 18, 20238 min read
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Understanding FMCSA verifications of employment
Vetting commercial drivers to ensure they are properly qualified is one of the foundational regulatory obligations placed on motor...

Brandon Wiseman
Dec 5, 20235 min read
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5 things fleets can do today to significantly reduce risk
In addition to operational concerns, regulated trucking companies are tasked with navigating a complex web of responsibilities, with the...

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 21, 20237 min read
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FMCSA amends broker & freight forwarder financial responsibility rules
In a notice to be published in the Federal Register soon, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced revisions to...

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 15, 20233 min read
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Drug & alcohol testing for student drivers
The first foray into trucking for many commercial drivers is some type of truck driving or CDL school. These institutions provide a...

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 15, 20238 min read
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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 1, 20237 min read
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Wiseman joins FreightWaves to discuss the Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently joined FreightWaves to discuss the federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, including who is...

Trucksafe Consulting
Oct 26, 20231 min read
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Keys to a compliant vehicle maintenance file
As a regulated fleet, there's no shortage of records you're required to maintain: driver qualification files, accident registers,...

Brandon Wiseman
Oct 2, 20236 min read
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FMCSA to enhance DataQs appeal process
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has plans to overhaul its DataQs system to accommodate deeper levels of appeal,...

Brandon Wiseman
Sep 13, 20234 min read
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FMCSA again considering substantial changes to safety ratings
**UPDATE: Since publishing this article, the FMCSA has scheduled an in-person listening session at the Texas Truck Show in Houston on...

Brandon Wiseman
Aug 24, 202311 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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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Aug 14, 20236 min read
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