Last updated on January 21st, 2021 at 01:23 pmThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released a detailed summary of data related to the FMCSA Clearinghouse. The stats covered total violations broken down by type of drug, alcohol, and refusals. It also showed the number of drivers in the return to duty or prohibited […]
Last updated on January 21st, 2021 at 01:24 pmFMCSA has recently updated the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to allow employers to link their Clearinghouse accounts with their FMCSA Portal accounts. This will enable employers to associate Clearinghouse activity (reporting violations, conducting queries, purchasing query plans, and designating consortia/third-party administrators (C/TPAs)) with a specified USDOT Number […]
Last updated on October 2nd, 2020 at 09:55 amSeveral questions reqarding DOT regulations for drug and alcohol testing that we get often include: How do I get back to Work After a DOT Positive Drug Test? How long will the SAP process take? Does a positive DOT drug test effect my CDL license? Do I […]
Last updated on January 25th, 2021 at 06:31 pmAs of January 22, 2020 – FMCSA Notice says: The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is now fully operational, and mandatory use is now in effect. For more information on how drivers, employers, and service agents are required to use the Clearinghouse. NOTE: For employers or drivers who, […]
Last updated on January 25th, 2021 at 02:45 pmAs we transitioned to 2020, there have been some very significant changes that have already gone into effect or will go into effect this year. These changes affect drug and alcohol testing services provided by 3rd party administrators (TPAs) and background screening companies plus they may dramatically […]
Last updated on January 25th, 2021 at 09:58 amWith Monday, January 6, 2020 being the first day of the new FMCSA Clearinghouse requirements, many users have experienced delays, time outs and crashes on the FMCSA web site Some users have been successful, and some were not. The FMCSA Portal website also has experienced delays and […]
Last updated on October 2nd, 2020 at 01:38 pmAs an employer, are you regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)? If yes, we hope you are aware of the new FMCSA Clearinghouse. As of January 6, 2020, you must be registered in the Clearinghouse and you must Query any new drivers you are […]
Last updated on January 26th, 2021 at 05:03 pmToday’s short video is for owner operator truck drivers regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or FMCSA. This is a new regulation that affects you. This is probably the biggest change in DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations in many years and it affects owner […]
Last updated on January 22nd, 2021 at 10:05 amThere is often confusion when an applicant or employee refuses a DOT required drug or alcohol test. Some refusals are determined by the medical review officer (MRO) and some by the employer. Typically, if a specimen is not collected and sent to the lab for testing, the […]
Last updated on October 2nd, 2020 at 10:00 amThis following is not legal advice, it is provided for your information and is a sample addendum to update the DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy in accordance with the new DOT rule effective 01/01/2018. Company Name: _______________________________________________________ DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy Addendum Dated 01/01/2018 DOT 5 Panel […]
