In this episode, we break down the USDOT’s recent rulemaking that paves the way for oral fluid testing in addition to urinalysis for DOT-mandated drug screens. We’re excited to be joined by the architect of this rule and the longest serving Director of the USDOT’s Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC), Patrice Kelly, who now serves on assignment as the Senior Policy Executive Advisor for the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA).

In this episode, we’re joined by Brian Runnels, VP of Safety for Reliance Partners to discuss the importance of a robust fleet maintenance program and the many things that can go wrong when commercial vehicles are not properly inspected and maintained. We address the 2023 International Roadcheck and some of the shocking data points from past years. We also discuss ongoing court cases where maintenance (or lack thereof) is the focus.

The team at Trucksafe is joined by Alix Miller, President and CEO of the Florida Trucking Association, and Bill Kanasky Jr., Ph.D, Senior VP of Courtroom Sciences to discuss ways carriers are fighting back against the so-called reptile theory and lawsuit abuse leading to a huge uptick in nuclear verdicts. We address Florida’s recently-passed HB 837 tort reform legislation and proper witness preparation.

In this episode, Brandon & Jerad break down the current regulatory landscape for autonomous trucking, including the FMCSA’s most recent supplemental advanced notice of proposed rulemaking.

In this special edition of Trucksafe LIVE!, transportation attorney and Trucksafe President Brandon Wiseman breaks down breaking news from the FMCSA concerning proposed changes to its Safety Measurement System (SMS) and the way carriers are prioritized for enforcement.

This month, we're joined by Jeremy Reymer, Founder and CEO of DriverReach, a modern recruiting and compliance management system top carriers use to attract, hire, and retain qualified drivers and dramatically improve speed-to-hire.

With 2022 coming to a close, Brandon and Jerad will take a look back at the past year and highlight some of the biggest regulatory developments and trucking industry news. They'll also look forward to the new year and what's in store.

This month, we're joined by Jess Stenzel of PayneWest Insurance and Brendan Morse of ARCCA to discuss the anatomy of a commercial vehicle accident, including what steps fleets and drivers should take immediately following such an accident to best protect themselves and preserve the evidence.

This month, we're  joined by the Armchair Attorney, Matt Leffler to discuss broker liability and where things stand following the Supreme Court's recent decision to deny review in the C.H. Robinson case. We'll also address recent efforts by the FMCSA to tackle unauthorized brokerage.

Brandon & Jerad are joined by Steve Bryan, CEO of Bluewire, and Hunter Yaw, CEO of LogRock to discuss the uptick in so-called "nuclear verdicts" in the trucking industry and, more specifically, what fleets can do to fight back!