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September 01, 2022 - InOut Labs, which is based in Morton Grove, IL, is happy to announce that they are now offering DOT-compliant drug testing services for employers in Michigan. InOut Labs is focused on helping clients comply with regulations on drug and alcohol testing as enforced by the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety [...]
As an Owner Operator, when you take on employees, your DOT FMCSA requirements change. 1) Written Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy Owner Operators do not really need to have a written substance abuse policy. Employers do. FMCSA regulation Part 382 specifically requires that employers have a written policy that is distributed to each driver. 362.601 [...]
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 [...]
The FMCSA Clearinghouse is a new national database for all drug and alcohol violations for drivers holding Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDLs). It imposes a large burden on employers, as well as all service agents in the industry. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the US Department of Transportation agency responsible for safety on the [...]
So one of your CDL drivers comes in Monday morning and says, “Hey boss. I sure hope I don't get selected for a drug test today. I did way too much coke this weekend!” Certainly, he could be joking, but what if he’s not? As an employer, what do you do? Actual Knowledge "Actual Knowledge [...]
