Medical findings are ever-changing and advancing, making it crucial for DOT examiners to keep a pulse on the latest medical information relevant to driver health and safety. They must know how to perform their job thoroughly and accurately based on recent changes and pertinent medical information. Keep reading to learn some of the best ways…
If you’re looking to start your own alcohol and drug testing business, you may be wondering whether to choose breath alcohol technician (BAT) or screen test technician (STT) training for you and your employees. What’s the difference? Is one option better, or should you do both? A Two Step Test The Department of Transportation (DOT)…
Being a DOT medical examiner can be challenging because of the diverse pool of drivers they examine. They have a set amount of time to determine whether a driver is medically qualified to safely drive, which puts a lot of pressure on the examiner. Keep reading to learn more about the challenges DOT examiners often…
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 daunting. How do I…
Commercial trucking companies rely heavily on their drivers to deliver goods safely and meet shipment schedules. They place a premium on monitoring and maintaining driver safety. While it may seem obvious why certain health conditions should preclude you from becoming a commercial driver, there are exceptions. Below, our regulation-savvy readers pointed out some of the…
If you’re a truck driver, you know how many hours of sleep you’re supposed to get. But no one told your two-month-old who was up all night with colic. It isn’t the first sleepless night since you brought the baby home, and you know it won’t be the last, but you still have to provide…
Drug screening professionals offer critical support to employers, especially in jobs where workers operating under the influence can present significant liabilities. Business leaders recently weighed in on some of the primary reasons why specialized drug technicians seem to be more in demand now than ever before. Here’s what they had to say: Nora Salama Co-founder…
No one likes audits. The word has such a negative connotation, thanks to the IRS. However, DOT audits aren’t about how much money or whether or not you filled out your tax forms correctly. It’s about people going home to their families at the end of the day rather than the morgue. Regular DOT audits…
It’s difficult for commercial drivers to get to a doctor’s office. You may work during the doctor’s regular business hours, travel out of the area, or need to fill in for other drivers who are out sick. Collectively, you are responsible for keeping supply lines open but at a significant personal cost. The constant travel…
The men and women who make sure your packages, food stuffs, and other essential materials are delivered intact and on time usually face gruelingly long hours on the road, frequent separations from loved ones, and considerable mental and physical stress. We queried travel and mental health experts for their ideas on how to improve driver…