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DOT to Professional Drivers: Steer Clear of CBD Products
DOT to Professional Drivers: Steer Clear of CBD Products

DOT Drug Testing, FMCSA Clearinghouse, Marijuana

DOT to Professional Drivers: Steer Clear of CBD Products

Use Can Lead to Positive Marijuana Test Can federally regulated truck drivers safely use CBD products? The simple answer is “No.” DOT CBD warning makes it clear that use may lead to job loss. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) warn that commercial drivers who use [...]

By Tim Thoelecke|January 6th, 2021|DOT Drug Testing, FMCSA Clearinghouse, Marijuana|0 Comments

The FMSCA May Allow Hair Sample Testing for Drug Screens in 2021
The FMSCA May Allow Hair Sample Testing for Drug Screens in 2021

DOT Drug Testing, FMCSA Clearinghouse

The FMSCA May Allow Hair Sample Testing for Drug Screens in 2021

Urine Today, Your Hair 2021 It took an act of Congress and six years of waiting, but federal guidelines for hair sample drug testing in the trucking industry will finally be available in 2021. The FAST Act (Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act) was signed into law in December 2015. It included provisions for highway [...]

By Tim Thoelecke|November 6th, 2020|DOT Drug Testing, FMCSA Clearinghouse|0 Comments

FMCSA Clearinghouse, Violations and the SAP

When a driver fails or refuses a drug or alcohol test, serious consequences follow. The situation becomes complicated quickly. Employers and drivers must understand the Return-To-Duty (RTD) process. This is essential to resolving FMCSA Clearinghouse Violations. After selecting a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), the driver must designate them in the Clearinghouse. The SAP cannot [...]

By Tim Thoelecke|October 15th, 2020|DOT Drug Testing, FMCSA Clearinghouse|0 Comments

The Cost of Clearinghouse Non-Compliance Could Be Your Business
The Cost of Clearinghouse Non-Compliance Could Be Your Business

DOT Drug Testing, FMCSA Clearinghouse

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 Tim Thoelecke|October 6th, 2020|DOT Drug Testing, FMCSA Clearinghouse|Comments Off

Clearinghouse Queries and Driver Consent
Clearinghouse Queries and Driver Consent

FMCSA Clearinghouse

Clearinghouse Queries and Driver Consent

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 [...]

By Tim Thoelecke|October 9th, 2019|FMCSA Clearinghouse|0 Comments

FMCSA Clearinghouse Compliance: Step-by-Step Guide for Employers & Drivers
FMCSA Clearinghouse Compliance: Step-by-Step Guide for Employers & Drivers

FMCSA Clearinghouse

FMCSA Clearinghouse Compliance: Step-by-Step Guide for Employers & Drivers

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 [...]

By Tim Thoelecke|October 8th, 2019|FMCSA Clearinghouse|Comments Off

FMCSA Clearinghouse – New Requirements for Employers and CDL Drivers
FMCSA Clearinghouse – New Requirements for Employers and CDL Drivers

FMCSA Clearinghouse

FMCSA Clearinghouse – New Requirements for Employers and CDL Drivers

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 [...]

By Tim Thoelecke|October 3rd, 2019|FMCSA Clearinghouse|0 Comments