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3 Requirements For Breath Alcohol Technician Certification
Suppose you have taken a job that requires you to become qualified as a breath alcohol technician, or you simply want to make extra money with a side hustle. Either way, it’s essential to know that the DOT rules don't require a breath alcohol technician to be...
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...
5 DOT Testing Violations Commercial Drivers Must Know
If you are a professional driver, your employer and the Department of Transportation (DOT) have various regulations you must follow to keep your commercial driver’s license in good standing and operate a commercial vehicle safely. One policy they take seriously is...
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...
Dispelling 5 Myths About Drug Testing
Whether you are an experienced truck driver, starting in the field, or are in another safety-sensitive role, you must pass a drug test semi-regularly. If it’s company-mandated, it’s to maintain a safe work environment. However, the DOT also requires testing to ensure...
7 Facts For Employers About DOT Drug and Breath Alcohol Testing
Even though the Department of Transportation (DOT) sets the guidelines and regulations, employers have responsibilities to ensure compliance. You must take the initiative to prevent your employees from using drugs and alcohol, especially in safety-sensitive jobs. If...
Choosing the Right DOT Medical Examiner Training Course Online
Pursuing a career as a DOT medical examiner can be a rewarding experience, but finding the right online training provider can be a challenge. With many options, determining which provider best fits your needs can take time and effort. Here are some key factors to...
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...
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Passing The DOT Physical Exam With Diabetes
Diabetes is a complex disease that can make it challenging for you to control your blood sugar levels. Over time, elevated blood sugar levels can cause damage to many organ systems throughout the body. Drivers with diabetes are more likely to develop other health...
Can Lying on Your DOT Exam Lead to Jail Time?
Yes, lying during your DOT physical can actually lead to jail time. The Department of Transportation requires drivers to have a physical exam to determine whether they are healthy and able to operate a commercial vehicle safely. This requirement keeps both drivers and...
Tips to Help DOT Medical Examiners Grow Their Business
As with any new startup company, you have the training and the location. Whether you are adding DOT physical exams to your practice or opening a new one, you will need new customers to make your time and training work for you. Knowing the best way to do this can be...
7 Reasons You Should Require All New Hires Have a DOT Exam
The hiring process is an investment in time and money. It drags you away from profit-producing activities and starts a round of training for the new hire. As the new employee learns the ropes, they may work slower. And they often shadow your best employees, who must...
Direct Observation Urine Collection: When And How?
The Department of Transportation doesn’t want to invade a person’s privacy. When an employee comes in for testing, they enter the restroom alone, collect urine in the specimen jar, and hand it in as they leave the restroom. This system works in most cases but relies...