So one of your CDL drivers comes in Monday morning and says, “Hey boss. I sure hope I don't get selected for a drug test today. I have Actual Knowledge I did way too much coke this weekend!” Certainly, he could be joking, but what if he’s not? As an employer, what do you [...]
Tim Thoelecke, the founder of InOut Labs, attended the 2019 SAPAA conference in Philadelphia from September 17 to 20th. Staying Updated on Drug Testing Trends “To serve our clients the best way possible,” says Thoelecke, “we need to be up-to-date on the latest regulations and trends in the drug testing industry.” The industry is [...]
Following is third in a series of emails sent to our FMCSA- regulated client regarding the Clearinghouse. If you missed our previous messages about the Clearinghouse: FMCSA Clearinghouse – New Requirements for Employers and CDL Drivers What Employers Should Do Now What is the Clearinghouse? The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that will [...]
An email shared with our FMCSA clients. In case you missed our last message it's posted here. The FMCSA Clearinghouse is the law. If you do not comply, your company will be ineligible to operate. We did not make up the rules, but we will help you navigate them. There is a lot to [...]
Following is an email sent to our FMCSA-regulated clients on October 2019. What is the Clearinghouse? According to the FMCSA, “The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that will give employers, the FMCSA, State Driver Licensing Agencies, and State law enforcement personnel real-time access to important information about CDL Driver drug and alcohol program [...]
What’s the difference between a regulated and non-regulated drug test? Regulated vs. Non-Regulated drug testing follows strict government regulations. Most regulated drug tests fall under the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines, which apply to several agencies, including: FMCSA FAA FRA FTA PHMSA USCG Since these tests must comply with 49 CFR Part 40, [...]
To many, the idea of submitting a urine sample as a condition of employment seems invasive and a breach of privacy. However, the history of drug testing dates back decades, shaping workplace policies and regulations. But where did this idea originate? The Origins of Drug Testing Drug testing saw its beginning shortly after the [...]
Workplace Drug Testing in the Age of Marijuana Legalization Marijuana prohibition began in 1934 with the Uniform State Narcotic Drug Act, which banned the sale, cultivation, and use of the cannabis plant. Fast-forward 85 years later, however, and 33 states have legalized medical marijuana, while 11 states have allowed its recreational use among adults [...]
Check out this interactive map from the Quest Diagnostics annual Drug Test Index to find out the states with the highest drug use. Drug Testing Index™: Overall Positivity Rate This interactive map shows urine drug test positivity by 3-digit zip code in the United States. The Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index™ is a comprehensive [...]
InOut Labs in Morton Grove, IL has earned approval as an Accredited Collection Facility by the Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA). This accreditation confirms that the facility, operation, and personnel consistently uphold the highest standards. These include regulatory compliance, company service standards, specimen handling, operational practices, business ethics, and facility equipment for [...]
