About Tim Thoelecke

Tim Thoelecke, C-SAPA, is the founder of InOut Labs. InOut Labs is a nationwide provider of employee drug testing services, and your best choice for affordable, direct-to-consumer health tests. Tim Thoelecke is a one of an elite group of Certified Substance Abuse Program Administrators. He is a graduate of Duke University, the Keller Graduate School of Business, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, and he founded InOut Labs to help employers and individuals take control of their health, culture and safety. InOut Labs' websites: www.inoutlabs.com (Drug Testing and DOT Compliance) www.screeningwise.com (Background Screening) www.driverfilehub.com (Driver Qualification Files) www.drugtestingshop.com (E-commerce site for drug tests) www.labtestshop.com (E-commerce site for medical tests). InOut Labs is BBB Accredited with an A+ Rating.

CDL Employers: Annual MVR Check Requirement Explained

For MVRs and other background check services, see our ScreeningWise site ------ A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is a report provided by the state, detailing an individual’s driving history. As part of their commercial driver's license (CDL) programs, states must exchange data with the federal Commercial Driver's License Information System (CDLIS). The CDL annual [...]

By |February 8th, 2023|Background Checks, Blog|Comments Off on CDL Employers: Annual MVR Check Requirement Explained

InOut Labs’ Timothy Thoelecke achieves CSAPA certification to become Certified Substance Abuse Professional Administrator

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 field InOut Labs, a drug and alcohol testing organization, has officially announced that founder Timothy Thoelecke has passed [...]

By |January 19th, 2023|Blog, Press|Comments Off on InOut Labs’ Timothy Thoelecke achieves CSAPA certification to become Certified Substance Abuse Professional Administrator

Can Weed Make You a BETTER Driver?

Debunking Myths about Driving under the Influence of Marijuana The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 makes it illegal to use or possess cannabis in the US for any reason, including weed and driving. Cannabis is classified as a Schedule I substance under this law, meaning it is considered to have a high potential for [...]

By |January 19th, 2023|Drugs, Marijuana, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Can Weed Make You a BETTER Driver?

What Happens When a CDL Driver Fails a Drug Test?

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, [...]

By |December 27th, 2022|Blog, DOT Drug Testing|Comments Off on What Happens When a CDL Driver Fails a Drug Test?

Driver Background Screening Required for Motor Carriers

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. [...]

By |December 13th, 2022|Background Checks|Comments Off on Driver Background Screening Required for Motor Carriers

When Can a Driver Be Tested for Alcohol

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 [...]

By |November 4th, 2022|Alcohol, Blog, DOT Compliance|Comments Off on When Can a Driver Be Tested for Alcohol

Refusals to Test That You Are Required to Report

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 [...]

By |October 31st, 2022|Blog, DOT Drug Testing|Comments Off on Refusals to Test That You Are Required to Report

Do Commercial Drivers Get a Drug Test After Every Accident?

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 [...]

By |October 21st, 2022|Blog, DOT Drug Testing|Comments Off on Do Commercial Drivers Get a Drug Test After Every Accident?

InOut Labs Founder Tim Thoelecke Jr Presents to Safety Professionals

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 [...]

By |September 29th, 2022|Press|Comments Off on InOut Labs Founder Tim Thoelecke Jr Presents to Safety Professionals

InOut Labs Offers DOT-Compliant Drug Testing in Michigan

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) [...]

By |September 5th, 2022|Press|Comments Off on InOut Labs Offers DOT-Compliant Drug Testing in Michigan