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FMCSA again extends COVID-19 emergency exemption
Breaking /Agency News

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.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•Nov 29, 2021
Why fleets should be investing in DOT regulatory training
New Entrants /CSA & Safety Ratings /Audits & Enforcement

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

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•Nov 29, 2021
What prompts a DOT compliance audit?
New Entrants /CSA & Safety Ratings /Audits & Enforcement

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.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•Nov 21, 2021
FMCSA to require periodic inspections of rear impact guards
Vehicle Maintenance /Agency News

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.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•Nov 9, 2021
FMCSA warns carriers about 3G network sunset
Hours-of-Service /Breaking /Agency News

FMCSA warns carriers about 3G network sunset

The FMCSA is warning carriers about the impending 3G network shutdown and the potential impact on ELDs.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•Nov 1, 2021
What is the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) program?
DOT Registration /New Entrants /General Compliance

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.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•Oct 22, 2021
Trucksafe joins the Haulin’ Notes Podcast to discuss the MCS-150
New Entrants /DOT Registration /Trucksafe

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.

TC
Trucksafe Consulting
•Oct 21, 2021
5 common roadside violations & how to avoid them
CSA & Safety Ratings /Audits & Enforcement

5 common roadside violations & how to avoid them

Some of the most common violations discovered during roadside inspections are simple to fix and avoid.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•Oct 3, 2021
5 enforcement metrics carriers MUST track
New Entrants /CSA & Safety Ratings /Audits & Enforcement

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.

Brandon WisemanBrandon Wiseman
•Aug 31, 2021
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