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, [...]
As an Owner Operator to Employer, your DOT FMCSA requirements change when you hire employees. Understanding these changes is crucial to maintaining compliance. 1) Written Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy When transitioning from Owner Operator to Employer, you must implement a written substance abuse policy. FMCSA regulation Part 382 requires employers to have a [...]
Understanding DOT Post-Accident Drug and Alcohol Testing The Department of Transportation (DOT) enforces strict rules for post-accident drug testing. Not every accident requires testing. Minor fender benders do not apply. Employers must follow specific guidelines to determine when a test is necessary. When Must Employers Conduct a DOT FMCSA Post-Accident Test? DOT Post-Accident Drug and [...]
DOT auditors are responsible for making sure employer are in compliance with the federal regulations for DOT drug and alcohol testing. We've compiled a DOT audit checklist that represent most of the records a DOT Agency and USCG auditor, inspector, or investigator will usually request and review during a program review. Keep in [...]
What happens in a DOT Audit? When it comes to FMCSA Drug Violations, here is what comes from the FMCSA: 1: Allowing a driver to operate with a suspended/revoked CDL FMCSA drug violations include allowing a driver to operate with a suspended or revoked CDL. Employers fined for this violation paid an average fine [...]
The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (DACH) is a secure online database that enables employers, FMCSA, state law enforcement agencies, and driver licensing agencies to access real-time information about driver drug and alcohol violations. This is done to improve road safety in the US. The FMCSA Clearinghouse was launched on Jan. 6, 2020, and. as [...]
The regulatory landscape in the transportation sector is changing rapidly. Amid the stringent regulatory requirements, even a small reporting or compliance mistake can land you in legal trouble and result in costly penalties. On top of that, a drop in your CSA score is sure to affect your business’s profitability. This is where a [...]
Registrations for the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse began on September 28, 2019. The following individuals and organizations must register with the Clearinghouse: Commercial driver's license (CDL) holders Employers of commercial drivers Consortia/Third-Party Administrators (C/TPAs) Medical Review Officers (MROs) Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs) In May 2021, the FMCSA published a report summarizing two years [...]
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