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What types of drug tests are required by the DOT?
What types of drug tests are required by the DOT? : The Department of Transportation (DOT) upholds strict drug and alcohol testing criteria to protect the safety of the roads and to keep Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders in compliance. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires all employers and drivers under DOT authority…
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How to check your personal record in the FMCSA Clearinghouse for accuracy
How to check your personal record in the FMCSA Clearinghouse for accuracy: The FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, an online database, includes all violations by Class A Commercial Driver’s Licenses in DOT drug and alcohol testing. It provides compliance data reported by employers, enforcement agencies, and drivers. It is crucial for a CDL driver to…
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How to grant consent to an employer for a Clearinghouse query
How to grant consent to an employer for a Clearinghouse query : Whenever you apply for a new trucking job or have a compliance check done, your employer is obliged to perform a Clearinghouse query that should be able to tell them your FMCSA drug and alcohol testing record. The Clearinghouse provides an online secure…
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How to register as a CDL driver in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
How to register as a CDL driver in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse : This is an important online database run by the FMCSA as an essential part of tracking and monitoring compliance by Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders who have violated drug and alcohol testing regulations of the department. Clearinghouse registration will be…
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How to understand and complete the required Follow-Up Testing (FUT) process
How to understand and complete the required Follow-Up Testing (FUT) process : Once a truck driver or any other safety-sensitive employee tests positive under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, the follow-up step involves completing the Follow-Up Testing (FUT) process, which needs to be completely done before returning to duty. From understanding this process, you can…
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How to complete the Return-to-Duty (RTD) process after a positive test
How to complete the Return-to-Duty (RTD) process after a positive test: When you have a positive test as a truck driver or safety-sensitive employee under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, you will be required to undergo Return-to-Duty (RTD) before takeover. It is a process supervised by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to ensure…
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How to find a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) after a violation.
How to find a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) after a violation: Finding an appropriate Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is one of the most crucial activities to facilitate your return to duty after you have violated a DOT drug or alcohol test. In addition, the substance abuse professional is highly instrumental in evaluating your circumstances, taking…
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How to address a dilute result on a DOT drug test
How to address a dilute result on a DOT drug test : Under the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test results, a “dilute” result shows compliance questions for both the driver and the employer. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) guidelines, a dilute specimen means the urine sample contains a higher amount…