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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Nov 21, 20237 min read
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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
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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,...

Brandon Wiseman
Oct 2, 20236 min read
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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Aug 24, 202311 min read
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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Aug 14, 20236 min read
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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Aug 1, 20236 min read
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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...

Brandon Wiseman
Jul 6, 20235 min read
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FMCSA & NHTSA propose heavy vehicle automatic emergency brake rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a joint...

Brandon Wiseman
Jun 22, 20233 min read
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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
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USDOT approves mouth swabs for regulated drug screens
The USDOT and its subagencies, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, have amended their respective drug/alcohol...

Brandon Wiseman
May 1, 20233 min read
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Trucksafe discusses proposed CSA changes with HDT Talks Trucking
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently joined Heavy Duty Trucking's Talks Trucking podcast to discuss the FMCSA's proposed...

Trucksafe Consulting
Mar 6, 20231 min read
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Top 5 personal conveyance mistakes
It’s 2023, and personal conveyance remains one of the most misunderstood and abused aspects of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...

Brandon Wiseman
Feb 27, 20236 min read
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Who is subject to hazmat registration and training rules?
Operating large trucks and buses on public highways can be dangerous, but adding hazardous materials to the mix can significantly raise...

Brandon Wiseman
Feb 21, 20239 min read
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Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman joins the Safety FM podcast
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently joined the Safety FM podcast to discuss a wide range of topics, including: How he first...

Trucksafe Consulting
Feb 15, 20231 min read
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When is it appropriate for drivers to claim adverse driving condition exemption?
There's nothing quite as frustrating as being stuck in traffic for lengthy periods. Now multiply that frustration by at least ten when...

Brandon Wiseman
Feb 3, 20235 min read
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Understanding FMCSA civil penalties
In January 2023, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced inflation-adjusted increases to its civil penalties....

Brandon Wiseman
Jan 9, 20234 min read
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FMCSA delivers another blow to hair testing
In a notice to be published in the Federal Register soon, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced its decision...

Brandon Wiseman
Dec 22, 20223 min read
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FMCSA rule changes for 2023?
2022 was a big year for trucking and a fairly busy one for regulators. We saw a lot of new rules come out of the Federal Motor Carrier...

Brandon Wiseman
Dec 14, 20225 min read
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Trucksafe joins the Transportation & Logistics Clubhouse podcast
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently joined the Transportation & Logistics Clubhouse podcast to discuss how fleets can "tune up...

Trucksafe Consulting
Dec 8, 20221 min read
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FMCSA proposes to scale back regulatory relief during declared emergencies
According to a notice scheduled to be published in the Federal Register soon, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is...

Brandon Wiseman
Dec 7, 20223 min read
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