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Brandon Wiseman
Jan 13, 20227 min read
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.
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Brandon Wiseman
Jan 6, 20223 min read
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
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 29, 20213 min read
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.
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 29, 20217 min read
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
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 21, 20214 min read
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.
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 8, 20211 min read
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.
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 1, 20212 min read
FMCSA warns carriers about 3G network sunset
The FMCSA is warning carriers about the impending 3G network shutdown and the potential impact on ELDs.
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Brandon Wiseman
Oct 22, 20214 min read
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.
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Trucksafe Consulting
Oct 21, 20211 min read
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.
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Brandon Wiseman
Oct 3, 20217 min read
5 common roadside violations & how to avoid them
Some of the most common violations discovered during roadside inspections are simple to fix and avoid.
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Brandon Wiseman
Aug 31, 20216 min read
5 enforcement metrics carriers MUST track
Our list of the top 5 safety metrics carriers should be tracking to stay out of the DOT's and plaintiff's bar's crosshairs.
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Brandon Wiseman
Jul 15, 20211 min read
DOT OIG identifies gaps in FMCSA's CDL program oversight
An OIG investigation revealed that states failed to timely transmit conviction data 17% of the time.
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Trucksafe Consulting
Jul 14, 20211 min read
No slowing down for DOT's burst in offsite audits
The number of offsite audits conducted by the FMCSA has risen dramatically over the past 4 years, which has significant implications.
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Brandon Wiseman
Jun 17, 20214 min read
FMCSA releases Spring regulatory agenda
USDOT's Spring agenda brings potential revisions to the Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse, driver vision standards, and automatic emergency braking
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