DOT Tips & Blogs

Queries are used to get background information on a driver’s drug violation record from the Clearinghouse.  There are Two types of queries:  Limited and Full. Limited queries check if a driver can be found in the Clearinghouse.  It also describes … Continue reading →

You sent a driver for an Alcohol Test.  His result comes back with more than 0.0 but less than .04.  What should I do? The conventional wishdom for Alcohol Test level is “if it is less than .04”, it is … Continue reading →

Sometimes it appears that a company gets two invoices and pay twice for one drug test.  This is becuase DOT Drug Testing has two parts: Collection: DOT Drug Testing starts with collection of urine by the clinic who sends the … Continue reading →

Completion of a DOT drug test requires the following steps: Driver shows up at the clinic when a Chain of Custody is signed by the driver Sample is taken from the driver and mailed to the lab Lab completes drug … Continue reading →

If you are about to hire a driver who has a violation in the past, make sure to: Run a query to confirm the violation Get a copy of the SAP plan Do a Return to Duty Test and upload … Continue reading →

The following is for safety managers and HR professionals who are looking for more information on conducting  DOT  Queries using the Clearinghouse portal.   As you all know, Clearinghouse is now a reality and it is being used by transportation companies … Continue reading →

The FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides information about commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders’ drug and alcohol program violations. The Clearinghouse helps to keep roads safer by: Identifying prohibited … Continue reading →

Drug Test Pricing could be somewhat confusing to many including Safety Manager or HR Manager of a Transportation and Logistices company.   Since there are multiple parties involved in the process Drug Test Pricing typically consists of fees from Collection at … Continue reading →

We receive a lot of calls from our clients regarding Substance Abuse Program in DOT Drug Testing and on how to stay DOT Safety compliant.   When a driver is found positive or, a driver slated to be hired was found … Continue reading →

Please review the latest rule from DOT regarding Pre-Employment: Beginning January 6, 2023, a pre-employment Clearinghouse query will satisfy the requirement to investigate a prospective driver’s previous drug and alcohol program violations, as set forth in 49 CFR 391.23(e)(4) and … Continue reading →