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What good practices will help companies implement effective DOT random alcohol and drug testing?
When it comes to workplace substance testing, it’s critical to do it the right way or you leave yourself open to government fines or worse, employee lawsuits. For ideas on how best to implement testing in your company, read on to find what some readers had to say on...
When is a commercial driver required to undergo drug testing?
When your job puts the safety of you and others on the line, you might find it has some strict requirements about substances you need to avoid. Such is the case with commercial drivers. When exactly should commercial drivers expect to undergo drug tests? Some of our...
What reasons do commercial drivers fail the DOT physical?
The DOT physical exam ensures drivers won’t endanger themselves or anyone else’s safety while driving a commercial motor vehicle. If you have a medical condition such as epilepsy or significantly impaired vision, the risk may be too significant to be medically cleared...
Are there substances that interfere with the accuracy of a breath alcohol test?
Breath tests are a convenient and accurate way for law enforcement to determine the blood alcohol levels of drivers believed to be driving under the influence. While they are standard procedure and widely used, some may question their ability to produce reliable...
Are there differences between DOT and non-DOT drug tests?
Whether you have to get a drug test, interpret it, or administer it, there are some differences you need to be aware of between Department of Transportation (DOT) and non-DOT drug tests. These readers point out some significant and not-so-obvious variations between...
What are the DOT violations requiring alcohol testing for commercial drivers?
A commercial license leads to strict regulation through the DOT to ensure public road safety. There are some moving violations and specific rules for alcohol consumption that all commercial drivers need to keep in mind. These driving experts discuss the top reasons...
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What guidelines must DOT medical examiners follow during physicals?
Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals are unlike any other routine physical examination. A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) certified medical examiner must conduct the exam. The entire exam and documentation must follow strict procedures. To...
Watch Out For DOT Medical Examiner Fraud
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires commercial drivers in safety-sensitive positions to have a physical to ensure they won’t have avoidable medical emergencies or cause crashes while operating a commercial vehicle. Medical examiners must take a...
How can companies ensure their commercial drivers have valid DOT physicals?
Figuring out the best way to ensure compliance with commercial drivers’ DOT physical requirements can be a feat of mental gymnastics. The first step to ensuring compliance is to appoint a designated person or team within the company to manage it. After that, these...
Is Commercial Truck Driving the Perfect Veteran Career?
As a society, we expect speedy Amazon deliveries, a wide array of fresh produce, and efficient retail shipping options. Because of this, the demand for skilled commercial drivers is increasing, and the pool isn’t growing fast enough to keep up with our growing...
Should companies do pre-employment alcohol testing?
To test or not to test? It can be challenging to distinguish if early screening will have added benefits or if it will be yet another cost and hoop that prospective employees will have to jump through. These business people discuss the factors to consider before...