Blog
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...
5 Questions About Sleep Apnea and Your DOT Medical Card
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that 28% of commercial truck drivers have sleep apnea. As a driver in the trucking industry, you are highly susceptible to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) because of the demands of your job. You are sitting...
11 DOT Medical Exam FAQs
In addition to your commercial driver’s license, the DOT (Department of Transportation) requires a medical examination to certify that you can operate commercial vehicles safely. The process can be overwhelming and confusing, especially with many interchangeable...
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...
A Guide to DOT Physical Eye Exams
Eye exams are a part of DOT physicals, and a certified medical examiner must perform them. These eye exams measure the driver's visual perception. If you are applying for your commercial driver’s license, you must pass the eye exam before you start your CDL training....
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...
Recent Posts
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...