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Brandon Wiseman
Feb 36 min read
Understanding FMCSA's Oilfield Exemptions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) under 49 CFR 395.1(d) provide specific exemptions tailored for oilfield operations,...
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Brandon Wiseman
Jan 284 min read
U.S. Senate confirms Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation
© The Hill On January 28, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Sean Duffy as the new Secretary of Transportation, marking a significant...
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Brandon Wiseman
Jan 214 min read
Trump enacts regulatory freeze: What it means for trucking
Trump signing executive orders, January 20, 2025. Source: DOUG MILLS/NYT Among his first official acts while in office, President Donald...
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Brandon Wiseman
Jan 74 min read
FMCSA to undertake new study on effectiveness of warning devices for stopped CMVs
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced its intention to conduct a new study to evaluate the effectiveness...
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 11, 20246 min read
What should fleets expect with a Republican Administration in 2025?
As the U.S. heads toward a presidential transition from a Democrat to a Republican administration in January 2025, fleet managers and...
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Brandon Wiseman
Jun 5, 20245 min read
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...
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Trucksafe Consulting
May 31, 20241 min read
Trucksafe joins CCJ to discuss impact of marijuana rescheduling for trucking
Trucksafe’s Brandon Wiseman recently joined CCJ’s 10-44 podcast to discuss how the Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposal to...
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Brandon Wiseman
Apr 30, 20245 min read
When are drivers eligible for a 16-hour driving window?
If you're a property-carrying motor carrier or driver, you're undoubtedly familiar with the so-called 14-hour rule, which requires...
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Trucksafe Consulting
Apr 25, 20241 min read
Trucksafe's Wiseman discusses rule changes at FreightWaves event
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently presented at FreightWave's Small Fleet & Owner Operator Summit on upcoming FMCSA...
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Brandon Wiseman
Apr 1, 20246 min read
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...
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Trucksafe Consulting
Feb 7, 20241 min read
Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman featured by FleetOwner in article on 2024 regulatory outlook
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman joined FleetOwner magazine for a two-part series on upcoming rulemaking activities likely to impact...
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Brandon Wiseman
Dec 18, 20238 min read
2023 regulatory year-in-review & 2024 outlook
2023 was a big year for trucking and a fairly busy one for regulators. We saw a lot of new proposed rule changes from the Federal Motor...
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Brandon Wiseman
Dec 5, 20235 min read
Understanding FMCSA verifications of employment
Vetting commercial drivers to ensure they are properly qualified is one of the foundational regulatory obligations placed on motor...
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 21, 20237 min read
5 things fleets can do today to significantly reduce risk
In addition to operational concerns, regulated trucking companies are tasked with navigating a complex web of responsibilities, with the...
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 15, 20238 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...
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Brandon Wiseman
Oct 2, 20236 min read
Keys to a compliant vehicle maintenance file
As a regulated fleet, there's no shortage of records you're required to maintain: driver qualification files, accident registers,...
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Brandon Wiseman
Aug 24, 202311 min read
FMCSA again considering substantial changes to safety ratings
**UPDATE: Since publishing this article, the FMCSA has scheduled an in-person listening session at the Texas Truck Show in Houston on...
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Brandon Wiseman
Aug 14, 20236 min read
FMCSA soliciting waiver requests to reinstate meal & rest break laws
In what seems like an unprecedented move, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is soliciting regulatory waiver...
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Brandon Wiseman
Aug 1, 20236 min read
Understanding roadside inspection reports
If you or your commercial driver have been stopped for a roadside inspection, it’s likely you’ve received a Driver/Vehicle Examination...
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Brandon Wiseman
Jul 6, 20235 min read
PHMSA contemplating several revisions to Hazardous Materials Regulations
The Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA)--the federal agency that regulates the multi-modal transportation of hazmat--is...
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