Trucksafe LIVE!: Recent Episodes
Brandon Wiseman
Trucksafe LIVE! is a monthly live show devoted to highway safety. Join hosts and transportation attorneys Brandon Wiseman and Jerad Childress as they and their guests explore hot-button issues affecting motor carriers and their drivers like FMCSA regulations, nuclear verdicts, rising insurance costs, and much more.
In this episode of Trucksafe LIVE!, we’re discussing motor carrier safety fitness determinations (aka safety ratings), their importance, and how they may be radically changing if the FMCSA proceeds with its current rulemaking on the topic.
In this episode, the Trucksafe team is joined by John Van Nortwick of Drivewyze to discuss emerging in-cabtechnology for fleets and their drivers, including things like AI-driven event recorders, road condition alerts, digitalpermit books, electronic IDs, and more!
In this episode, we’re joined by Master Trooper Brent Hoover of the Indiana State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division to discuss International Roadcheck 2024 and what carriers and drivers can do to better prepare for roadside inspections.
In this episode, the Trucksafe team discusses the importance of continuing education for fleet safety professionals and where they can best get it. We’ll also discuss Trucksafe’s own upcoming Fleet Compliance Bootcamp and how we’re helping equip fleet safety teams with cutting-edge regulatory and safety training.
Trucksafe’s Brandon Wiseman and Rob Carpenter are joined by Toan Nguyen Le, co-founder of Haul, to discuss the complexities involved in managing a fleet compliance program and some best practices for doing so.
We’re joined by transportation attorney Doug Grawe of the Grawe Group to break down the Department of Labor’s Final Rule governing independent contractor status under the FLSA and what it could mean for trucking companies and owner-operators.
Join us for a look back at the most significant FMCSA regulatory developments from 2023 and a look ahead to 2024 for what might be in store for regulated carriers and their drivers.
In this episode, we tackle some of the most common misnomers, myths & lies told in the DOT drug & alcohol testing context. We’ll try to bring some clarity to this oft-misunderstood area of DOT compliance.
We’re joined by Clara Flaherty of CarrierSource to discuss how carriers can make a good safety-related impression with customers or potential customers. We’ll hit on various safety metrics, as well as review websites.
We’re joined once again by Rob Carpenter and Brian Runnels, this time to discuss log falsifications, a serious issue for many fleets and drivers. We’ll address some of the most common culprits for false logs and what carriers and drivers can do to avoid them.
We’re joined by Rob Carpenter and Brian Runnels to discuss the FMCSA’s DataQs system and the agency’s recent proposal to stand up an independent appeals board for challenges to roadside inspection violations.
Brandon & Jerad are joined by TCA’s Dave Heller to discuss the FMCSA’s advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on potential changes to carrier safety ratings, including potentially tying them to CSA scores.
We’re joined by transportation attorney Doug Grawe of the Grawe Group to discuss the FMCSA’s recent notice of its intent to accept waiver requests from its 2018 and 2020 determinations that CA’s and WA’s meal and rest break rules are preempted. We’ll discuss the details and what such waivers might mean for fleets with operations in those states.
In this episode, we're joined by transportation attorneys Bryan Nelson and Sophia Bernard of the Taylor Johnson law firm to discuss the current legal landscape of broker liability. We'll break down the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals recent ruling that a negligent hiring claim against a freight broker is preempted by the FAAAA, and what exactly this means for brokers and carriers going forward.
In this episode, we address the top fleet safety metrics that motor carriers should be tracking, what they say about your fleet, and how to rein them in once they start trending in the wrong direction. Topics: CSA/SMS scores, out of service rates, ISS scores, accident rates, and more.
In this episode, we’re joined by Michael Precia, President and CEO of Fleetworthy Solutions. We’ll talk with Mike about he got involved and trucking and went on to help build one of the leading fleet compliance software and service solutions. We’ll also discuss the current regulatory landscape and what regulations may be ripe for modification and/or elimination.
In this episode, we’re joined by Rob Carpenter of Carpenter Compliance, LLC to discuss the current state of fleet telematics solutions and what factors and functionality motor carriers should be taking into consideration when evaluating their options. We’ll address common use cases, functionality, reporting, risks, and much more!
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!
Brandon and Jerad are joined by transportation attorneys Kristen Johnson of Taylor Johnson PL and Craig Helmreich of Helmreich Law LLC to discuss cargo loss/damage, freight claims, and unauthorized brokerage.
Brandon and Jerad are joined by Dr. Mark Manera of the Trucking Fitness Company and Dr. Matthew Nuesse of Easy DOT Physicals to address the latest in driver health and fitness. We'll take a look at innovative ways drivers and fleets are working to improve driver health, and we'll discuss some of the most common issues that arise in the medical certification and drug testing processes.
In this special episode of Trucksafe LIVE!, we're joined by transportation attorney Doug Grawe who breaks down the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to deny review in the California Trucking Association's case against the state's AB5 legislation. We discuss the implications of the court's decision to owner-operator fleets with operations in California, along with recommendations for next steps.
Brandon & Jerad (and special guests) will be streaming live from the Trucksafe booth at TCA's annual Safety & Security Meeting in Nashville, TN. Tune in to hear about the latest trucking industry news presented at the meeting!
Brandon and Jerad are joined by Leah Shaver, President and CEO of the National Transportation Institute, and Lindsey Trent, Co-Founder of the Next Generation in Trucking Association, to discuss recent trends in driver pay, as well as the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program.
Brandon and Jerad are joined by Nicole McMurtry, USI's Illinois Transportation Practice Leader and National Vertical Leader, and Hayden Cardiff, Chief Innovation Officer of Idelic, to discuss modern trends in commercial transportation insurance, including skyrocketing premiums and what fleets are doing in response. Special thanks to Idelic for sponsoring this episode. Be sure to check them out online at www.idelic.com.
With less than a month left until the new Entry Level Driver Training rule take effect, Brandon and Jerad tackle some of the most frequently asked questions about the rule, including to whom it applies, who can provide it, what does it entail, and many more.
In Ep. 4 of Trucksafe LIVE!, we discussed the driver qualification, orientation, and onboarding programs and how carriers can leverage them to better retain drivers. After receiving so much great feedback from that show, we decided to put together a sequel of sorts. In this episode, we'll be joined once again by Brian Runnels (VP of Safety for Reliance partners), as well as Jamie Philip (head of recruiting and driver development for Cheema Freightlines). Brian and Jamie will provide some great tips for carriers to build lasting relationships with their drivers and reduce turnover.
As 2021 comes to a close, Brandon & Jerad take a look back at the biggest legislative and regulatory changes over the past year and their impact on highway transportation. We'll also take a look forward to 2022 and what motor carriers should expect in terms of rule making in the coming year.
We're joined by Hayden Cardiff (Founder & Chief Innovation Officer of Idelic) and Brian Runnels (VP of Safety for Reliance Partners) to address the driver qualification and orientation process, including best practices for attracting and retaining qualified drivers. We'll discuss the interplay between driver qualification regulations and industry standards, and we'll hear how the onboarding and orientation processes can be optimized to minimize driver turnover.
Brian Runnels, VP of Safety for Reliance Partners, joins us live from the ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition in Nashville to provide a recap of events, including ATRI's release of its top industry issues report and Chris Spear's keynote presentation.
Brandon & Jerad are joined by Wendy Greenland (CEO of Openforce) and Doug Grawe (CEO of the Grawe Group) to discuss the current state of affairs with respect to independent contractor status in the transportation industry, including attacks on that status such as California's AB5 legislation and recent court cases. We talk with Wendy and Doug about some ways carriers can fight back and minimize their exposure to reclassification decisions.
Brandon & Jerad are joined by Tom Cuthbertson (ELD expert and formerly with Omnitracs) and Mike Malecha (industry vet and managing partner at Telematics & Video Services) to address the often overwhelming amount of data and analytics generated by various telematics devices installed in commercial motor vehicles and the importance of managing that data.
This episode is sponsored by Argos Connected Solutions. Visit them online at https://www.argosconnected.com.
Transportation attorneys and hosts Brandon Wiseman and Jerad Childress are joined by industry vet and founder of Bluewire LLC, Steve Bryan, and President of the Texas Trucking Association, John Esparza, to tackle the hot topic of nuclear verdicts and their impact on the highway transportation industry. Steve discusses his various data- and technology-focused ventures over the years including Vigillo and Bluewire, and how he and his team plan to help motor carriers assess their susceptibility to nuclear verdicts and develop a plan to avoid them using cutting edge data analytics. John talks about his and the TXTA's perspective on nuclear verdicts, including the Association's latest efforts to curb lawsuit abuse through legislative initiates like HB 19, which was just recently passed by the Texas Legislature.
Full video episode available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9wlG8zQZBo&t=1098s.