Failed DOT Drug Test – Stop Driving Immediately

If a driver receives a failed DOT drug test result while delivering a shipment, the employer must remove them from safety-sensitive duties immediately. The FMCSA requires employers to take action NOW—without delay. However, removing the driver mid-route creates an urgent problem. The shipment is already on the way. You must find another driver to [...]

Are Your Drivers Eligible for Exemptions from Drug and Alcohol Testing?

Remaining Compliant Through COVID-19  The FMCSA drug testing exemption allows certain interstate transportation employers involved in the Coronavirus response to skip random drug and alcohol testing. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an Enforcement Notice extending this waiver through Feb. 28, 2021. Moreover, the agency released this notice on Dec. 15 as [...]

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Understanding the Emergency Relief Extension 

Are you operating within compliance of the new extension? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended and expanded the first-ever national Emergency Declaration through Feb. 28, 2021. It provides direct assistance for commercial drivers and carriers who support COVID-19 emergency relief efforts by waiving hours of service regulations. Find out more about the [...]

DOT Releases 2021 Random Testing Rates

2021 DOT Random Test Rates In accordance with Federal guidelines, if the reported positive drug test rate for the DOT modal agencies is below 1 percent for 2 consecutive years, the Administrator can reduce the 2021 DOT random testing rate of covered employees. Since rates were changed in 2020, there are tentatively no rate [...]

The Value of Reasonable Suspicion Training

With substance abuse rising at an alarming rate in the workplace, organizations need to provide their employees with reasonable suspicion training. Reasonable suspicion training not only enhances workplace safety but is also a vital part of caring for your employees and learning to recognize potential health problems. What is Reasonable Suspicion Training? Online Reasonable [...]