The Department of Transportation requires regular, random drug tests. These tests help make sure employees are not operating a vehicle under the influence. However, random drug testing is only valid if it follows DOT regulations. Whether you want to complete your DOT drug testing training to become a certified collector or own a trucking company,…
With over 100 devices listed on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) list of approved devices, choosing the right breath alcohol testing equipment can be daunting. To simplify things for you, we’ve compiled a list of things to consider when choosing a device to help you narrow your choices and select an instrument that…
Companies may choose to conduct alcohol screening for various reasons. For some federally regulated workers, governing organizations mandate random alcohol screening. For other organizations, alcohol testing is more likely to be conducted after an accident, when there is evidence of intoxication at work, or for access to a job site. The DOT has specific alcohol…
As you will learn in the course of your DOT urine collection certification, urine drug tests occasionally come back positive even though the donor isn’t using any illicit drugs. Sometimes, the drug tests pick up other prescription medications making it appear as if the driver is not fit to drive commercially. However, these false positives…
So, you’ve decided to open your own drug testing business. There are multiple arenas where your services will be needed, from worried parents with wayward teens to truck drivers hauling goods across the nation. Here are some things to keep in mind moving toward that goal. What Training Do You Need? All testing facilities must…
Ian just started driving for your company. As part of the onboarding process, you require Ian to take a drug test to verify he is sober and ready to work. You are tempted to choose an inexpensive option. He’s not showing signs of being intoxicated, after all. The test is just a formality. After a…
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 also slow down to train the newbie. Hiring…
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 heavily on honesty and compliance with rules and procedures….
Breath alcohol testing is a non-invasive method for determining your breath alcohol concentration quickly. These tests ensure you or others in safety-sensitive positions are not under the influence of alcohol when on duty. You may need to submit for breath alcohol testing during pre-employment checks or after an incident or accident. The DOT requires random…