More than 202,000 CDL drivers are currently locked out of the driver's seat under Prohibited status, state agencies are now downgrading licenses automatically, and FMCSA's audit findings keep landing on Clearinghouse failures. Here's what your program needs to have buttoned up.
A resume tells you what a candidate wants you to know. A background check tells you the rest — and for most employers, that gap is where the real risk lives.
Under 49 CFR § 391.15 — Disqualification for Loss of Driving Privileges What This FMCSA Violation Means Federal regulations require drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to be legally and physically eligible to drive. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) enforces this under 49 CFR § 391.15. This regulation covers when a driver [...]
Science doesn't change with a scheduling decision. Impairment is impairment — and when you're behind the controls of a plane or an 80,000-pound truck, that's a matter of life and death. Opened the conference by warning that rescheduling marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 could eliminate the federal government's ability to [...]
If an impaired employee in a safety-sensitive role causes an accident and it is discovered that your testing program had gaps, your liability exposure increases dramatically. A Refusal To Test is treated the same as a positive result. Understand what that means. The FMCSA Clearinghouse is not optional. A "Not Prohibited" result for a [...]
Your Content Goes Here "Peak impairment often occurs when THC levels have already begun to decline.""Spatial working memory was impaired when measured 22 hours after administration — a full day later." Marijuana legalization is spreading rapidly across the United States. As of 2024, over two-thirds of states have legalized recreational and/or medical cannabis. For [...]
If you manage a DOT-regulated workforce, you've probably encountered a cancelled drug test at some point — and wondered what to do next. A cancelled result can feel like a dead end, but it's actually the beginning of a process that requires careful attention. Here's what you need to know. A Cancelled Test Is [...]
DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures (Part 40) This is DOT rule 49 CFR Part 40, which sets forth required procedures for conducting drug and alcohol tests. View Part 40 Am I Covered? Determine whether DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations apply to your employees. Am I Covered? What Employers Need to Know Employer [...]
49 CFR § 382.303 — Post-Accident Testing Federal regulations require motor carriers to conduct post-accident alcohol and drug testing after certain commercial motor vehicle accidents. When an employer fails to conduct required testing, the employer violates federal drug and alcohol testing rules. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration enforces these requirements under 49 CFR [...]
Ketamine Risks Are Drawing Attention Nationwide Ketamine misuse has become a growing concern in the United States. Although ketamine is used medically, it is also increasingly linked to non medical use, impairment, and overdose. Public awareness has increased as more cases show how dangerous ketamine can be when taken outside supervised settings. For individuals, [...]
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