DOT
How Do I find a C/TPA for my DOT Consortium?
As an owner operator when registering for the FMCSA Clearinghouse, you are asked if you want to designate a C/TPA for your program. You should
September 6, 2022
Compliance
Violations Reported to the FMCSA Clearinghouse Top 21,000 as of May 2020
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released a detailed summary of data related to the FMCSA Clearinghouse. The stats covered total violations broken
June 22, 2020
Compliance
Employers can associate their Clearinghouse activity with the USDOT Numbers in their FMCSA Portal accounts
FMCSA has recently updated the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to allow employers to link their Clearinghouse accounts with their FMCSA Portal accounts. This will enable
June 19, 2020
Drug Testing
HOW DO I GET BACK TO WORK AFTER A DOT POSITIVE DRUG TEST?
Several questions reqarding DOT regulations for drug and alcohol testing that we get often include: How do I get back to Work After a DOT
June 3, 2020
FMCSA Clearinghouse
FMCSA Clearinghouse Announces Web Site Issues Corrected
As of January 22, 2020 – FMCSA Notice says: The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is now fully operational, and mandatory use is now in effect.
January 21, 2020
Drug Testing
Inside Drug Testing Series January 2020
As we transitioned to 2020, there have been some very significant changes that have already gone into effect or will go into effect this year.
January 19, 2020
FMCSA Clearinghouse
FMCSA Clearinghouse Website Goes Live But With Issues
With Monday, January 6, 2020 being the first day of the new FMCSA Clearinghouse requirements, many users have experienced delays, time outs and crashes on
January 6, 2020
FMCSA Clearinghouse
Clearinghouse Effective Date Fast Approaching
As an employer, are you regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)? If yes, we hope you are aware of the new FMCSA
December 19, 2019
Compliance
FMCSA Clearinghouse for Owner Operators
2022 update – The FMCSA Clearinghouse is in effect for two years now and working as expected. Many drivers who use illicit drugs are now
December 2, 2019
DOT Regulations
DOT Refusals to Test Just Got More Difficult for Employers
There is often confusion when an applicant or employee refuses a DOT required drug or alcohol test. Some refusals are determined by the medical review
August 9, 2019
FMCSA Clearinghouse
Suggested Policy Addendum for New DOT Drug Testing Rule
This following is not legal advice, it is provided for your information and is a sample addendum to update the DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy
December 23, 2017
DOT
DOT Final Rule for Employers
Thank you to attorney Tommy Eden of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP for providing this great information for DOT regulated employers. Tommy can be reached at teden@constangy.com.
November 21, 2017