DOT Tips & Blogs
Sometimes, I get two invoices for one DOT Drug Testing. Why?
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
Why is my DOT Drug test result late?
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
Hiring Drivers with Past Violation
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
Conducting DOT Queries
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
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
Understanding Drug Test Pricing in Transportation and Logistics
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
Substance Abuse Professional SAP Plan and Process
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
DOT regarding Pre-Employment
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