Drug testing plays a vital role in ensuring workplace safety, productivity, and compliance with regulations. Two common categories of drug testing are DOT (Department of Transportation) and non-DOT drug testing. While both serve the purpose of identifying drug use, it is essential to understand their key differences. In this article, we will delve into [...]
Auto dealerships can be high-pressure environments, with sales goals to meet and customer satisfaction to maintain. To keep up with the demands of the job, some employees may turn to drugs to stay alert or manage stress. However, drug use in the workplace can have serious consequences, both for the employee and for the [...]
Drug testing is an important practice for many organizations, particularly for those in the transportation industry. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has specific regulations regarding drug testing, which are designed to ensure the safety of both employees and the public. However, the issue of donor consent can be a complex one. What is DOT [...]
In today's compliance-driven landscape, employers operating within the transportation industry must be keenly aware of their obligations under 49 CFR Parts 40 and 382. These regulations, established by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), outline strict requirements for drug and alcohol testing of safety-sensitive employees. Failure to adhere to [...]
In the workplace, alcohol testing is used for only a few reasons. For some federally regulated workers (e.g. CDL drivers), random alcohol testing is required. For others, alcohol testing can also be random, but more often it is conducted post-accident, for suspicion or for site access. The aim of this test is to promote [...]
InOut Labs’ Timothy Thoelecke achieves CSAPA certification to become Certified Substance Abuse Professional Administrator Thoelecke is now one of 64 Certified Substance Abuse Professional Administrators and is recognized as a specialist demonstrating proficiency in the fieldInOut Labs, a drug and alcohol testing organization, has officially announced that founder Timothy Thoelecke has passed the CSAPA [...]
On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, InOut Labs’ founder Tim Thoelecke Jr presented “Drug Testing 101 — Facts and Myths” to a room full of EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) professionals at the Chicagoland Health, Safety and Environmental Conference at the Northern Illinois University campus in Naperville, Illinois. An engaged audience had many questioned answered [...]
September 01, 2022 - InOut Labs, which is based in Morton Grove, IL, is happy to announce that they are now offering DOT-compliant drug testing services for employers in Michigan. InOut Labs is focused on helping clients comply with regulations on drug and alcohol testing as enforced by the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety [...]
Sometimes a regular visitor to our clinic brings a gift of appreciation for staff. Usually it is baked goods, a gift card, or a Starbucks. Today we received we received something special. "It's really good stuff a buddy in California sent me," he says. He was in for something other than a drug test, [...]
For owner-operators, it’s critical for your business to stay in compliance with government regulations. Here’s an Owner Operator DOT compliance checklist to help you stay on top of the most common compliance requirements. 1) Drug and Alcohol Testing Owner-operators are required to participate in a Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol testing program. A [...]
