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 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...
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...
As a commercial truck driver, you need to know many guidelines and requirements. You must pass a DOT physical exam every two years if you work in a safety-sensitive position. It can be hard to remember everything to prepare between examinations properly, so review...
Becoming a certified DOT specimen collector is an admirable step. You will be the first and only in-person contact to ensure public safety from substance use in safety-sensitive workplaces. Before you can take the certification course, there are a few requirements...
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...
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...
