When a CDL Fails a Drug Test, He Is Prohibited From Doing More Than You Think Simply put, when a CDL driver fails a drug test, the employer must immediately remove the driver from safety-sensitive functions, such as driving CMVs. The driver must complete the return-to-duty process with a DOT-qualified substance abuse professional. Additionally, [...]
It is the job of the transportation industry to transport goods over vast distances, making it an essential sector of society. When recruiting drivers to represent your company on the road and transport goods across the country, it is critical to confirm that they are capable of carrying out their duties safely and legally. [...]
While consuming alcohol is legal for adults over 21 in all U.S. states, alcohol testing for drivers enforces stricter rules for CDL holders. They cannot have a breath alcohol concentration of .02 or higher while performing safety-sensitive tasks. Alcohol impairs judgment and increases risky behavior on the road. Due to these dangers, the Federal [...]
In a DOT drug testing program, the end of each quarter becomes a hectic time. This happens because most of our DOT clients follow FMCSA regulations. The FMCSA requires employers to ensure that each selected individual undergoes random testing within the designated period. At InOut Labs, we conduct DOT drug and alcohol tests for [...]
Long gone are the days when truck drivers relied on coffee and amphetamines to stay awake for 48-hour trips. Not only is this behavior reckless, but it also violates federal law. Since 1991, commercial driver license (CDL) holders have been required to undergo federally mandated drug and alcohol testing to ensure road safety. If [...]
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. The event took place at the Chicagoland Health, Safety, and Environmental Conference at Northern Illinois University in Naperville, Illinois. The engaged audience had many [...]
September 01, 2022 - InOut Labs, based in Morton Grove, IL, is happy to announce that they now offer DOT-compliant drug testing services for employers in Michigan. Specifically, InOut Labs helps clients comply with regulations on drug and alcohol testing. These regulations, which are enforced by the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) [...]
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—but this time, it was something unexpected that highlighted THC products potency. Today we received something special. "It's really good stuff a buddy in California sent me," he says. He [...]
For owner-operators, staying compliant with government regulations is crucial for your business. To help you manage the most common requirements, here’s an Owner Operator DOT Compliance Checklist. 1) Drug and Alcohol Testing Owner-operators must actively participate in a Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol testing program. A consortium or third-party administrator handles the [...]
The answer depends on whether the random drug testing program follows DOT regulations or is a non-DOT program. DOT has specific requirements. DOT Random Drug Testing In a DOT regulated random testing program, all random tests are supposed to be conducted in the period when the selections were made. An employee selected, for example, [...]
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