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Brandon Wiseman
Jan 96 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...
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Trucksafe Consulting
Jan 34 min read
Top Critical and Acute Violations for Fleets: Insights and Solutions
In 2024, compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) remained a critical challenge for fleets across the industry....
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Brandon Wiseman
May 17, 20245 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,...
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Brandon Wiseman
Jun 12, 202316 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...
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Brandon Wiseman
Feb 27, 20236 min read
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...
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Brandon Wiseman
Jan 9, 20234 min read
Understanding FMCSA civil penalties
In January 2023, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced inflation-adjusted increases to its civil penalties....
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Brandon Wiseman
Dec 5, 20226 min read
5 steps to improve your out of service rates
Out of service rates are important metrics for regulated motor carriers. These rates, which are publicly available on each carrier’s...
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Brandon Wiseman
Nov 8, 20226 min read
How to improve your CSA scores
CSA scores are a big deal for regulated motor carriers. High CSA scores can lead to increased insurance premiums, lost business, and...
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Brandon Wiseman
Mar 18, 20221 min read
FMCSA to increase civil penalties for regulatory violations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is increasing the fine amounts for certain violations of its Federal Motor...
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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
Oct 6, 20213 min read
FMCSA to require states to downgrade CDLs due to drug/alcohol violations
The FMCSA has published a final rule requiring SDLAs to downgrade CDLs of drivers who have violated the federal drug/alcohol rules.
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Trucksafe Consulting
Sep 8, 20211 min read
Trucksafe joins PrePass to discuss common roadside violations
Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman joins the Eyes on the Road podcast to discuss common driver and vehicle violations.
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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
Apr 26, 20215 min read
Understanding the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) process
The Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) process continues to be a pain-point for many motor carriers and can lead to violations.
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Brandon Wiseman
Apr 13, 20217 min read
5 common ELD pitfalls and how to avoid them
Carriers and drivers continue to run into ELD-related issues during roadside inspections. Here are 5 common ELD pitfalls & how to avoid them
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