September 01, 2022 – InOut Labs, based in Morton Grove, IL, is happy to announce that they now offer DOT-compliant drug testing services for employers in Michigan. Specifically, InOut Labs helps clients comply with regulations on drug and alcohol testing. These regulations, which are enforced by the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT). For this reason, companies in Michigan and across the US must follow these guidelines. In particular, random drug testing pools can either come from company pools (for those with enough drivers) or alternatively, from a consortium.

Tim Thoelecke, founder of InOut Labs, says, “For instance, if you have a small number of employees, it is much easier to meet DOT random testing compliance percentages if the employees are in a larger testing pool, called a consortium. As long as the consortium meets the DOT-required minimums, all drivers in the consortium pool remain compliant. Moreover, for employers in Michigan and across the United States, InOut Labs makes DOT-compliant drug testing easy and convenient. Notably, we offer testing in nearly any U.S. location, with many drug testing collection sites in Michigan. Furthermore, our cloud-based software allows employers to order drug tests anywhere in the nation. They can also receive all results, no matter which collection site their employee uses. Additionally, the Drug Testing web portal stores all test results.”

DOT-Compliant Drug Testing in Michigan - InOut Labs

InOut Labs manages several DOT Consortium and company random drug testing pools nationwide. As a result, employers can ensure compliance with federal regulations. The DOT oversees rules and regulations for transportation-related companies. Specifically, all employers in trucking, railroad, marine operations, mass transit, and airlines must comply with DOT regulations.

To meet these requirements, InOut Labs provides several DOT-mandated services, including:

  • Drug and alcohol testing for pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and post-accident situations.
  • Background screening for pre-employment and annual evaluations.
  • Clearinghouse support.
  • Physical examinations and occupational health screenings.
  • Electronic driver qualification management.

What sets InOut Labs apart is that several factors make their drug and alcohol testing services unique. For example, these include:

  • 18,000 collection sites nationwide.
  • A software platform integrated with MRO services for faster results.
  • Supervisor training (which is required by DOT).
  • A written policy (which is also required by DOT).
  • DOT physicals nationwide.
  • Clearinghouse support.
  • DOT audit assistance.
  • SAP referrals.
  • Return-To-Duty and Follow-Up Testing assistance.

Meanwhile, the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a centralized online database of drug and alcohol program violations. The DOT and FMCSA collect these violations in real-time. Employers must use this database to screen and query applicants for commercial driver positions. This requirement took effect on January 6, 2020.

To support employers, InOut Labs provides FMCSA Clearinghouse services, including:

  • Unlimited consultation for all Clearinghouse matters.
  • Sample Consent Forms and Confidentiality Agreements.
  • Required Annual Query and Pre-Employment Queries.
  • Violation Reporting.
  • Clearinghouse Registration Support Assistance.
  • Reporting of negative RTD tests and successful completion of Follow-Up Testing.
  • $10 per pre-employment full query or violation report.

Founded in 2012 by Tim Thoelecke, InOut Labs provides drug and alcohol testing as well as other wellness services to companies of all sizes. Their mission is to promote healthy workplaces, which can reduce expenses for health insurance and workers’ compensation. Healthy employees are more productive, take fewer sick days, and file fewer insurance claims.

InOut Labs plays a vital role in workplace safety by helping employers maintain drug-free environments. By leveraging advanced technology for drug testing and background checks, InOut Labs contributes to a safer and more productive workforce.

For more information on InOut Labs’ drug and alcohol testing services, visit their website or contact them by phone or email. Their office is open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Central Time.

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