Trucksafe LIVE!

In this episode, we tackle the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) in the wake of FMCSA's October 15, 2025, announcement withholding over $40 million in funding from California for failing to enforce federal English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards for commercial drivers. Special guest Jack Van Steenburg, former FMCSA Chief Safety Officer and Assistant Administrator, joins us to break down what MCSAP is, how it funds state-level roadside inspections, safety audits, and enforcement efforts, and why California's non-compliance has led to this unprecedented action. We'll also discuss the broader implications for highway safety, trucking companies operating in California, and potential ripple effects on national driver qualification standards.

In this episode, the Trucksafe team is joined by Danielle Chaffin to break down the FMCSA’s Interim Final Rule on non-domiciled CDLs and what it will mean for the industry.

In this episode, we talk with Jeremy Reymer of Project 61 about their mission to raise the 61-year life expectancy of America’s truck drivers through proven technology and practical tools. ​

Last week was a big one for trucking! The USDOT announced a comprehensive set of initiatives, pilot programs, and regulatory updates aimed at supporting America’s truck drivers through things like truck parking, elimination of the pending speed limiter mandate, and HOS flexibility. The Texas Supreme Court overturned a $100 million jury verdict and years-long legal battle stemming from a highway accident involving Werner. And the FMCSA announced additional changes to its DataQs system to ostensibly improve transparency. We’ll break it all down in this episode of Trucksafe LIVE!

In this episode, we’re joined by Justin Austin, Senior VP at Aon and head of its transportation and logistics practice for the Greater Cincinnati region to discuss the ever-evolving criminal tactics associated with cyber attacks and cargo theft, which are rampaging the industry, and what fleets and other stakeholders can do to best protect themselves. 

In this episode, the Trucksafe team tackles the topic of personal conveyance and the havoc it can wreak on fleet compliance metrics. We’ll also discuss the CVSA’s most recent plans to advocate for changes to PC enforcement.

In this episode, we’re joined by Matt Leffler (the Armchair Attorney) and Jack Van Steenburg (former FMCSA Chief Safety Officer) to break down President Trump’s April 28, 2025 Executive Order on English proficiency among commercial drivers. We’ll discuss the history of the issue and what fleets and drivers need to know to stay compliant.

In this episode, Trucksafe’s Brandon Wiseman and Rob Carpenter, CDS., CDM/E recap their time at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY, including their talks on DOT compliance topics.

In this episode, we’re joined John Van Nortwick, Sales Director of Safety Solutions for Drivewyze, to discuss fleet safety technologies, how they best fit into a fleet's overall compliance program, and how they interact with other safety & compliance systems.

In this episode, we’re joined by transportation attorney Tyler Biddle to discuss key legal issues impacting fleets in 2025. Tyler will address topics like transportation contracts, corporate structuring, independent contractor classification, lease agreements, broker transparency, and more!