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.inouotlabs.com (Drug Testing and DOT Compliance) www.screeningwise.com (Background Screening) 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.

The Cost of Clearinghouse Non-Compliance Could Be Your Business

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 [...]

By |October 6th, 2020|DOT Drug Testing, FMCSA Clearinghouse|Comments Off on The Cost of Clearinghouse Non-Compliance Could Be Your Business

Your Vitamin D Level Can Improve or Hurt Your Health

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 [...]

By |June 25th, 2020|Blog, Health & Wellness|Comments Off on Your Vitamin D Level Can Improve or Hurt Your Health

Alcohol Testing Without a Breathalyzer

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 [...]

By |June 11th, 2020|Alcohol, DOT Drug Testing|Comments Off on Alcohol Testing Without a Breathalyzer

Substance Abuse Disorder Rises During Crisis. Are Employers Ready?

Historically, substance abuse increases when things are bad in the world, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no different. After 9/11, the National Institutes of Health reported that with the stress of the times, people often resort to substance use (or relapse) to cope. From a recent Medscape Article: After Hurricane Katrina , substance abuse disorders in New [...]

Collection Site Refusals Are Serious – Employers Can Prevent Them

Collection Site Refusals Are Serious – Employers Can Prevent Them “This whole thing could have been avoided if they informed drivers, but this driver has had a CDL since 2014, so I still believe he got p***ed off and marched out.” – from an email from a colleague. This situation is a Refusal To [...]

FMCSA Clearinghouse Compliance: Understanding Drug Testing Regulations and Employer Responsibilities

The FMCSA Clearinghouse Compliance system actively tracks all drug and alcohol violations for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders. This national database enhances road safety and ensures compliance. It prevents drivers with substance abuse violations from avoiding detection by switching employers. By centralizing critical information, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) strengthens safety regulations. [...]

By |February 29th, 2020|Press|0 Comments

InOut Labs Named to NDASA State Affiliate Caucus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 23, 2020 Tim Thoelecke InOut Labs 847-657-7900 media@inoutlabs.com Morton Grove, Illinois: InOut Labs proudly announces its designation as a State Affiliate for the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA). NDASA, a national professional association, actively promotes safe and drug-free workplaces and communities through legislative advocacy, education, training, and excellence [...]

Thoelecke Presents Webcast for Illinois State Bar Association on Illinois Recreational Marijuana Law

InOut Labs President Joins ISBA Program Chicago, IL – December 13, 2019 — Tim Thoelecke, president of InOut Labs, served as one of two featured presenters at the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) program, “Legal Cannabis and the Workplace,” on December 12. ISBA hosted the event as part of its new Cannabis Law Section, [...]

By |December 13th, 2019|Press|0 Comments

Questions to Ask When Crafting a Drug and Alcohol Policy

Every employer needs a drug and alcohol policy, whether or not actual testing is conducted. However, a policy not backed up by testing is at risk of failure. That is, if there is no testing, there is no deterrence. Who will be tested -- and when? This question is one of many that must [...]

By |November 18th, 2019|Blog|Comments Off on Questions to Ask When Crafting a Drug and Alcohol Policy