How Does DOT Compliance Consulting Help Your Business?

December 28, 2018

For companies in the transportation industry, managing DOT compliance is an important part of doing business. However, adhering to demanding standards that frequently change is also time-consuming, and too often, companies find themselves continuously playing catch-up with compliance issues. With the prospect of major fines and disruption to your business for non-compliance, can you really … Continue reading “How Does DOT Compliance Consulting Help Your Business?”

Answering Your ELD FAQs

December 14, 2018

Electronic logging devices, or ELDs, are designed to replace paper records for hours of service (HOS) and records of duty status (RODS) reports. The devices are more convenient for drivers, and they are also more reliable, which in turn helps prevent situations in which drivers are pressured to drive for more hours than the DOT … Continue reading “Answering Your ELD FAQs”

What Are Some of the Advantages of ELDs?

November 23, 2018

Electronic logging devices may not have been welcomed with open arms by truckers and trucking companies, but as of December 18, 2017, eligible commercial vehicles were required to have ELDs on board or be judged to be noncompliant with the law. Of course, avoiding fines and other penalties by becoming compliant is one of the … Continue reading “What Are Some of the Advantages of ELDs?”

Building a Comprehensive Safety and Compliance Program

November 9, 2018

In the workplace, having a comprehensive safety and compliance program is not just required by federal law—it is also good for business. A strong program will help to keep your team safe, prevent delays for your customers caused by compliance issues, and reduce the risk that your company will run afoul of federal and state … Continue reading “Building a Comprehensive Safety and Compliance Program”

FAQs About Failed DOT Drug Tests

October 26, 2018

DOT drug tests are part of doing business, but when one of your drivers fails, it can cause a significant amount of chaos. Many transportation company owners aren’t sure what to do when a failed DOT drug test happens, and whether they will ever be able to put that driver behind the wheel again. Fortunately, … Continue reading “FAQs About Failed DOT Drug Tests”

Random Drug Testing v/s Reasonable Suspicion Drug Testing

October 12, 2018

Drug and alcohol testing are important parts of maintaining a safe working environment for many businesses, especially those companies that are subject to DOT regulations. Both reasonable suspicion and random testing play roles, but what is the difference between them, and how should they be applied? Reasonable Suspicion Testing Reasonable suspicion testing—also called cause testing—is, … Continue reading “Random Drug Testing v/s Reasonable Suspicion Drug Testing”

Explaining the ELD Exemptions

August 24, 2018

Hours of service have long been a hot button issue for transportation companies. CDL drivers must abide by strict regulations regarding how long they can work before they are required to take a break. One of the more recent updates to these regulations is the mandatory use of electronic log devices (ELDs). Here’s a quick … Continue reading “Explaining the ELD Exemptions”

Split Specimen Tests

August 10, 2018

For DOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing, split specimens are standard practice. A split specimen test proceeds much the same as any other urine test. However, the driver’s collected urine is divided into two samples. If the first tested sample reveals a positive result, the second sample can be tested to either confirm or reject the … Continue reading “Split Specimen Tests”

Common Questions About Post-Accident Testing

July 13, 2018

DOT-compliant drug testing programs are intended to protect the safety of everyone on the roadways. Drivers who hold CDL licenses may be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing after they get into an accident. Since not all substances remain in the body for prolonged periods of time, post-accident testing should be done as quickly … Continue reading “Common Questions About Post-Accident Testing”

ELD Mandate FAQs and Answers

June 22, 2018

Electronic log device technology—or ELD—is the new normal for drivers who are under a mandate to record their duty status and who are involved in interstate commerce. Drivers who were not eligible for an extension had to adopt ELD technology by December 18, 2017, and all drivers must be used by December 16, 2019. Many … Continue reading “ELD Mandate FAQs and Answers”

Changes to Personal Conveyance Regulation

June 11, 2018

For the first time in more than 20 years, the federal agency responsible for motor carrier regulation has issued official guidance on personal conveyance. That’s where a commercial truck or bus driver can operate the vehicle while off duty and isn’t subject to on-duty hours restrictions. Personal conveyance can be a bit confusing for some … Continue reading “Changes to Personal Conveyance Regulation”

How Are Random Screenings Conducted?

May 11, 2018

If you want to make sure that your trucking company is adhering to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, you will need to have a system set up to administer drug and alcohol tests as needed. You probably already know that you need to do pre-employment testing, as well as testing after accidents and … Continue reading “How Are Random Screenings Conducted?”

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