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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 22, 202235 min read
Applicability of federal motor carrier regulations to passenger operations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the federal agency charged with regulating the interstate operation of...
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Trucksafe Consulting
Nov 18, 20222 min read
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....
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 15, 20226 min read
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...
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 14, 20226 min read
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
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 8, 20226 min read
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...
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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 22, 20225 min read
FMCSA contemplating electronic vehicle identification tags
Among its flurry of recently-published notices, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced it is seeking...
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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
Sep 6, 20223 min read
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...
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Brandon Wiseman
Sep 5, 20223 min read
Compliance myth: 10-year employment history
There's a lot that goes into qualifying a regulated driver: applications, motor vehicle reports, license checks, drug tests...and the...
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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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Brandon Wiseman
Aug 15, 20227 min read
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...
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Brandon Wiseman
Aug 5, 20224 min read
USDOT contemplates electronic recordkeeping for drug & alcohol documents
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) is seeking comments on how its regulations for conducting workplace drug and...
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Brandon Wiseman
Jul 21, 20225 min read
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.
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Brandon Wiseman
Jul 12, 20229 min read
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
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Brandon Wiseman
Jul 4, 20225 min read
Answering ELDT questions
In this post, we're answering all your burning questions about the FMCSA’s Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule--to whom it applies,...
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Trucksafe Consulting
Jun 30, 20222 min read
BREAKING: SCOTUS denies review in AB5 case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday (6/30) formally denied a petition by the California Trucking Association to review a California...
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Brandon Wiseman
Jun 24, 20224 min read
Compliance Myths: Double brokering is illegal
Some will claim double brokering is illegal, but is that actually the case? We tackle this compliance myth in this article.
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