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Federal Court temporarily halts FMCSA’s non-domiciled CDL rule
In a major development with nationwide implications for motor carriers, foreign drivers, and state licensing agencies, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has temporarily stayed the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) controversial interim final rule (IFR) restricting the issuance of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) . The court’s November 10, 2025 order halts the rule pending further judicial review, creating further uncertainty f
Brandon Wiseman
Nov 104 min read


FMCSA Tightens Rules for Non-Domiciled CDLs in Wake of Fatal Crashes
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) to tighten the the rules governing the...
Brandon Wiseman
Sep 265 min read


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 214 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 206 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 276 min read


Top 5 roadside violations & how to avoid them
Commercial driving can be a challenging profession with significant responsibilities, especially when it comes to understanding and...
Brandon Wiseman
Jan 96 min read


What You Need to Know About the Clearinghouse II Roll Out by FMCSA
In an effort to close gaps in federal drug & alcohol testing regulations, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will...
Brandon Wiseman
Oct 3, 20243 min read


How drivers return to duty following a drug or alcohol violation
As of February 2024, there are over 163,000 CDL drivers in so-called “prohibited status” in the FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse,...
Brandon Wiseman
May 17, 20245 min read


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


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


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


When trucking regulations run amok
Regulations have been my profession, my life, for many years. Trucking regulations, to be precise. I’ve devoted my career to helping...
Brandon Wiseman
Jun 12, 202316 min read


Trucksafe discusses the pitfalls of CBD use among drivers with PrePass
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently joined PrePass's Eyes on the Road podcast to discuss the current regulatory landscape...
Trucksafe Consulting
Apr 25, 20231 min read


Trucksafe featured on Taking the Hire Road
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman joined DriverReach's Jeremy Reymer on a recent episode of FreightWaves' Taking the Hire Road...
Trucksafe Consulting
Dec 2, 20221 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
Brandon Wiseman
Nov 14, 20226 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...
Brandon Wiseman
Sep 5, 20223 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...
Brandon Wiseman
Aug 5, 20224 min read


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


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


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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