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FMCSA issues enforcement policy on English proficiency
On May 20, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued its much anticipated Enforcement Policy on English...

Brandon Wiseman
May 205 min read
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Trump cracks down on English-proficiency among truck drivers in new executive order
Image Source: CNN On April 28, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road...

Brandon Wiseman
Apr 287 min read
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Arkansas enacts new English proficiency law
On April 14, 2025, Arkansas passed Act 604 into law, a sweeping piece of legislation that reshapes the landscape for commercial driver’s...

Brandon Wiseman
Apr 289 min read
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FMCSA to void over 15,000 driver med cards and remove non-compliant medical examiners from National Registry
On April 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), has...

Brandon Wiseman
Apr 155 min read
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DQ, Personnel, and Drug & Alcohol Testing Files: Understanding the distinction
Managing compliance for regulated drivers in the trucking industry involves a myriad of record-keeping requirements. Among the most...

Brandon Wiseman
Jan 135 min read
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Qualification considerations for multiple-employer drivers
In other articles, we've harped on the importance of thoroughly vetting commercial drivers. Missteps in the qualification process...

Brandon Wiseman
Jul 12, 202410 min read
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Who is qualified to perform DOT annual and brake inspections?
It’s no secret those who operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) on public highways have a regulatory responsibility to ensure those...

Brandon Wiseman
Jun 5, 20245 min read
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Understanding DOT road tests
Ensuring commercial drivers are properly qualified to operate heavy trucks or buses is a major part of complying with federal and state...

Brandon Wiseman
Apr 1, 20246 min read
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Trucksafe & Haul launch cutting-edge managed services offering
For today’s fleet managers, navigating the complex world of DOT regulations and ensuring fleet safety can feel like an uphill battle. But...

Trucksafe Consulting
Jan 16, 20242 min read
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Understanding FMCSA verifications of employment
Vetting commercial drivers to ensure they are properly qualified is one of the foundational regulatory obligations placed on motor...

Brandon Wiseman
Dec 5, 20235 min read
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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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