Are you operating within compliance of the new extension? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended and expanded the first-ever national Emergency Declaration through Feb. 28, 2021. It provides direct assistance for commercial drivers and carriers who support COVID-19 emergency relief efforts by waiving hours of service regulations. Find out more about the [...]
2021 DOT Random Test Rates In accordance with Federal guidelines, if the reported positive drug test rate for the DOT modal agencies is below 1 percent for 2 consecutive years, the Administrator can reduce the 2021 DOT random testing rate of covered employees. Since rates were changed in 2020, there are tentatively no rate [...]
Glenview entrepreneur finds innovative ways to provide services and products to people, always thinking about how to meet their needs. https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210106/glenview-entrepreneur-finds-new-ways-to-take-care-of-customers Glenview's Tim Thoelecke runs InOut Labs in Morton Grove, whose core business is conducting employee drug testing to employers nationwide. Founded in 2012, InOut Labs also will work directly with consumers to test [...]
Use Can Lead to Positive Marijuana Test Can federally regulated truck drivers safely use CBD products? The simple answer is “No.” DOT CBD warning makes it clear that use may lead to job loss. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) warn that commercial drivers who use [...]
In an article entitled ‘There are many opportunities in our industries,' InOut Labs founder Tim Thoelecke Jr answers a number of questions about his industries and things that have contributed to the success not only of InOut Labs, but also to his personal success A few snippets: Q: Describe your company. A: InOut Labs [...]
Urine Today, Your Hair 2021 It took an act of Congress and six years of waiting, but federal guidelines for hair sample drug testing in the trucking industry will finally be available in 2021. The FAST Act (Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act) was signed into law in December 2015. It included provisions for highway [...]
When a driver fails or refuses a drug or alcohol test, serious consequences follow. The situation becomes complicated quickly. Employers and drivers must understand the Return-To-Duty (RTD) process. This is essential to resolving FMCSA Clearinghouse Violations. After selecting a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), the driver must designate them in the Clearinghouse. The SAP cannot [...]
Keep up with FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse regulations or get help, now! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers and owner/operators requiring a commercial driver’s license (CDL) for work, think use of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is voluntary or on-hold. It’s not. The Clearinghouse has been [...]
Why Vitamin D levels Matter for Your Health Vitamin D is not just a vitamin; it is a hormone that plays a critical role in various bodily functions. In fact, research suggests that at least 64 percent of Americans have low vitamin D levels, which can contribute to serious health conditions. These include Type [...]
In the midst of a global pandemic with confusing and conflicting information about how the coronavirus is transmitted, many breath alcohol technicians are uncomfortable conducting breath tests. Makes sense. Even with precautions, including using a private area outdoors, there is an individual exhaling strongly in close proximity to the BAT (Breath Alcohol Technician). The [...]
