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FMCSA revives discussion on mandatory state passenger CMV inspections
In a notice soon to be published in the Federal Register, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it will be...

Brandon Wiseman
May 9, 20223 min read
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Understanding the Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP)
At its heart, PSP provides carriers, individual drivers, and industry service providers access to commercial drivers' safety records from th

Brandon Wiseman
May 9, 20226 min read
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What fleets need to know about Entry-Level Driver Training (2022)
Trucksafe's President and transportation attorney Brandon Wiseman recently joined Tenstreet to discuss the recently implemented...

Trucksafe Consulting
May 6, 20224 min read
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FMCSA reignites speed limiter proposal for larger trucks
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is moving forward with its 2016 proposed rulemaking that would require larger trucks to...

Brandon Wiseman
Apr 27, 20222 min read
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Understanding DOT physical exams & med cards
In order for an individual to be qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), he/she must meet the minimum qualification...

Brandon Wiseman
Apr 26, 20225 min read
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5 things to understand about new entrant audits
If you're starting up a new trucking business, you undoubtedly have a lot on your plate! But some things you can't afford to ignore are...

Brandon Wiseman
Apr 21, 20225 min read
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The mechanics of a DOT audit (and practical tips for surviving one)
In a recent webinar, Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman and Jerad Childress discussed the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's...

Trucksafe Consulting
Apr 15, 20221 min read
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5 things fleets should know about DOT audits
No motor carrier expects to be audited, and most do little to prepare until it’s too late. But simply understanding the process goes a long

Brandon Wiseman
Apr 6, 20226 min read
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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
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FMCSA to increase civil penalties for regulatory violations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is increasing the fine amounts for certain violations of its Federal Motor...

Brandon Wiseman
Mar 18, 20221 min read
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FMCSA withdraws third-party and out-of-state CDL testing rulemakings
In two separate notices to be published on March 9, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is formally withdrawing...

Brandon Wiseman
Mar 8, 20222 min read
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FMCSA to eliminate certificate of violations requirement
In a Final Rule to be published on March 9, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is doing away with the...

Brandon Wiseman
Mar 8, 20222 min read
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FMCSA to allow greater flexibility for installation of interior CMV safety technology
In a Final Rule expected to be published to the Federal Register on March 7, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration...

Brandon Wiseman
Mar 4, 20222 min read
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DOT proposes to allow oral fluid drug testing
In a notice published to the Federal Register on February 28, 2022, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) is proposing...

Brandon Wiseman
Feb 28, 20223 min read
159 views


Trucksafe discusses the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program
In a recent webinar hosted by The Next Generation in Trucking Association and sponsored by DriverReach, Trucksafe’s president Brandon...

Trucksafe Consulting
Feb 3, 20221 min read
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Minimizing exposure through driver qualification
In a recent webinar hosted by FleetOwner and sponsored by PrePass, Trucksafe president Brandon Wiseman discussed practical ways fleets...

Trucksafe Consulting
Jan 28, 20221 min read
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10 things you should know about entry-level driver training
The new entry-level driver training rule for CDL drivers is set to take effect on Feb. 7, 2022. Here are the details you need to know…

Trucksafe Consulting
Jan 21, 20225 min read
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Supreme Court strikes down OSHA vaccine mandate for large employers
The U.S. Supreme Court, in its January 13th ruling, halted enforcement of the impending and controversial COVID-19 vaccine mandate issued...

Brandon Wiseman
Jan 13, 20222 min read
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FMCSA provides details on 18-21 year old apprenticeship program
The FMCSA's Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program will soon be live. Here's what we know about the program and its requirements so far.

Brandon Wiseman
Jan 13, 20227 min read
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FMCSA takes first step in establishing apprenticeship program
At Congress's direction, the FMCSA will soon be establishing an apprenticeship program that will allow 18-20 year olds to operate interstate

Brandon Wiseman
Jan 6, 20223 min read
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