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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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Risky business: CBD use by commercial drivers
CBD use among commercial drivers is on the rise, but carriers and drivers need to understand the risks associated with CBD use.

Brandon Wiseman
Jan 4, 20226 min read
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Building a strong fleet safety culture
Without a firm safety-minded foundation on which to build policies and procedures, motor carriers are too often left to react to...

Trucksafe Consulting
Dec 20, 20211 min read
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Trucksafe addresses fleet safety metrics in Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine
In a recent post for Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine, Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman offered his insight on the top 5 safety metrics...

Trucksafe Consulting
Dec 3, 20211 min read
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FMCSA again extends COVID-19 emergency exemption
The FMCSA again extends its COVID-19 related exemption for carriers providing direct assistance to emergency relief efforts.

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 29, 20213 min read
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Why fleets should be investing in DOT regulatory training
Carriers have long recognized the need to provide training on safe driving techniques. But fewer appreciate the need for regulatory training

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 29, 20217 min read
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What prompts a DOT compliance audit?
The DOT prioritizes motor carriers for audits based on a few different factors. We break them down in this article.

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 21, 20214 min read
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Ohio DOE seeks exemption from ELDT rule for school bus drivers
The DOE claims Ohio's existing state training requirements for school bus operators negate the need for additional training.

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 17, 20212 min read
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Leveraging the onboarding process to better retain drivers
With all the talk about the driver shortage, it's time carriers take a harder look at what they're doing to retain the drivers they have.

Trucksafe Consulting
Nov 12, 20212 min read
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FMCSA to require periodic inspections of rear impact guards
The FMCSA has published a final rule requiring carriers to inspect rear impact guards as part of their annual vehicle inspections.

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 8, 20211 min read
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How the Infrastructure Bill will impact trucking
In a late night vote on Nov. 6, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill known as the...

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 6, 20214 min read
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How the DOT distinguishes interstate from intrastate commerce
Living in a country that has both a federal and state governments inevitably leads to some tension between federal and state laws,...

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 4, 20217 min read
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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
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The elusive 15-day MVR rule
Most carriers know they must run annual MVRs on drivers. Fewer appreciate they have an additional MVR obligation for CDL drivers.

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 1, 20214 min read
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Trucksafe LIVE! - Live from MCE21!
Brian Runnels of Reliance Partners joined us live from the ATA's MCE conference in Nashville to provide a recap of events!

Trucksafe Consulting
Oct 27, 20211 min read
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What is the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) program?
Motor carriers and certain other entities engaged in interstate commerce are required to pay annual registration fees through UCR.

Brandon Wiseman
Oct 22, 20214 min read
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Trucksafe joins the Haulin’ Notes Podcast to discuss the MCS-150
Trucksafe’s president Brandon Wiseman recently joined Canal Insurance’s Haulin’ Notes Podcast to discuss the MCS-150 form.

Trucksafe Consulting
Oct 21, 20211 min read
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What is the Inspection Selection System?
I've lost count of the number of times carriers have approached me believing their trucks and drivers were being specifically and...

Brandon Wiseman
Oct 18, 20215 min read
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