Trucksafe LIVE!

The Supreme Court’s decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II could reshape how freight brokers think about carrier selection, safety vetting, and litigation exposure after a crash, but will it be the end of some brokers and carriers? In this episode of Trucksafe LIVE!, we’ll break down what the Court actually held, what it did not hold, and why broker documentation, carrier safety data, and r...

On this episode, the Trucksafe team will provide an industry update and ask-us-anything conversation focused on some of the most important developments in DOT safety and compliance. We’ll dive into timely issues like chameleon carriers, talk with Rob Carpenter about his recent 60 Minutes interview, and tackle your questions live as we break down what these developments could mean for carriers and...

Chameleon carriers—fleets that shut down and reappear under new identities to escape enforcement—are posing a growing safety and fraud risk across the trucking industry. On this episode, we’re joined by former FMCSA Chief Safety Officer Jack Van Steenburg to break down how these operations work, why they’re so difficult to stop, and what fleets and regulators should understand about the evolving t...

In this episode of Trucksafe LIVE!, we’re joined by special guest Patrice Kelly, former Director of USDOT’s Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance, to discuss what marijuana rescheduling could mean for DOT testing programs and where things stand with oral fluid testing. This is a timely conversation for fleets navigating uncertainty in an evolving regulatory landscape.

On this episode, we break down the top 10 regulatory developments of 2025 and what they mean for fleets headinginto 2026. From ELP crackdowns and non-domiciled CDL reforms to medcard modernization and ELD vetting, we’llunpack the year’s biggest compliance shifts and the trends shaping the year ahead.

In this episode, the Trucksafe team breaks down FMCSA’s unprecedented removal of 3,000 CDL training providers from the federal registry and what it reveals about the deeper flaws in the ELDT system. We’ll explore how so many noncompliant schools made it onto the list, why the honor-system model has failed, and what carriers must do to ensure drivers receive real, road-ready training.

In this episode, we break down FMCSA’s newly announced overhaul of the ELD self-certification process—one of the most significant changes to the ELD landscape since the mandate went into effect. We’ll unpack what prompted the agency’s move, how the new vetting framework works, why it still falls short of Canada’s third-party certification model, and what fleets should be doing now to prepare (if a...

In this special episode of Trucksafe LIVE!, the Trucksafe team discusses the breaking news coming out of D.C. that a federal court of appeals has temporarily halted enforcement of the FMCSA’s Interim Final Rule that cracked down on the issuance of non-domiciled CDLs to foreign drivers.

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 t...

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 t...

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 ac...

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!

The Trucksafe team takes a look back at 2024 and ahead to 2025, and discusses the current regulatory landscape for truck and bus companies in the U.S. We’ll give our predictions on what fleets and drivers should expect from a compliance perspective in the new year.

In this episode, we’re joined by Mr. Jack Van Steenburg, founder of CMV Safety Experts, LLC and former Chief Safety Officer of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to discuss the inner workings of the FMCSA, including how it prioritizes issues to address via rulemaking, how it ushers in new rules, and what fleets might expect in terms of regulations in light of the upcoming election.

In this episode, the Trucksafe team breaks down ATRI’s recently-announced Top Industry Issues from 2024, including topics like truck parking, the economy, driver compensation, lawsuit abuse, speed limiters, and much more!

In this episode, we breakdown the impending implementation of FMCSA’s Clearinghouse Phase II and what it will mean for CDL drivers and their employers. We’ll also recap our recent Trucksafe Fleet Compliance Bootcamp and look ahead to future events.

In this episode, we’re joined by Brandon Minert, president of United Commercial Insurance, to offer some tips for fleets when it comes to preparing for insurance renewal and/or placement.

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.