Following all required industry safety compliance regulations is necessary for both workplace safety and business integrity. While your company certainly works hard to ensure continued compliance, third-party audits are a valuable tool that can point out weaknesses or issues you may not have noticed or simply aren’t sure how to address. HDS Safety and Compliance … Continue reading “A Closer Look at Compliance Auditing Services”
Employee drug and alcohol testing play an important role in the safety and efficiency of the transportation industry. As a transportation employer, it is vital to follow the standards set forth by the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the maintenance of these drug and alcohol testing records after the fact. Knowing which documents you are … Continue reading “Keeping Drug and Alcohol Testing Records”
Drug and alcohol testing programs ensure that the work environment you provide to employees is safe and healthy. Compliance with drug and alcohol regulations also protects the passengers and cargo carried by the transportation industry. If your workplace does not currently maintain a drug and alcohol testing program, keep reading to learn a few of … Continue reading “How to Start a Drug and Alcohol Testing Program”
When you schedule drug testing for your employees, it is essential that you follow certain rules and protocols. Since drug testing is designed to ensure that your employees are following the law, you will want to make sure that they are not altering their results in any way. With the help of a company offering … Continue reading “Understanding Direct Observation Procedures”
Recreational marijuana is a hot topic for employers across the country. With new recreational marijuana laws being passed in states around the nation, you may be wondering how these laws will affect the transportation industry. For those workers who operate commercial vehicles, the DOT has the same rules and regulations regarding recreational marijuana in … Continue reading “The DOT and Recreational Marijuana”
As the owner of a trucking company, it is your job to make sure that your truck drivers are meeting all safety requirements that are mandated by state and federal authorities. One of the most important aspects of trucking safety is going through a DOT compliance checklist. A company offering drug testing near Tucson can … Continue reading “Going Through the DOT Compliance Checklist”
Commercial truck drivers must follow strict safety standards that are implemented by the FMCSA and the DOT. These safety regulations are designed to make sure that every driver who steps behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle is capable of driving safely and responsibly. Drug use is a serious threat to the safety of a … Continue reading “Commercial Driving and Prohibited Drugs”
As the owner of a business in the Tucson area, it is important to hire employees that are well-qualified for each position. While checking credentials and references is an important part of the hiring process, you may want to also include drug testing for all of your candidates. By drug testing prospective workers, you will … Continue reading “Why Employers Should Drug Test Prospective Employees”
Although there are strong voices on either side of the argument for and against medical marijuana, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has made it very clear that safety-sensitive transportation employees—pilots, school bus drivers, truck drivers, ship captains, and subways operators, among others—are not allowed to test positive for marijuana while it remains listed in Schedule … Continue reading “DOT Guidelines on Medical Marijuana”
Drug and alcohol testing is a critical element of the Department of Transportation’s mission to keep all drivers safe, not just those men and women who drive large and potentially dangerous commercial vehicles. Any individual or company who falls under the DOT’s testing requirements will need to implement a drug and alcohol testing program to … Continue reading “Complying with DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements”
It would be one thing if individuals who abused alcohol and drugs were unemployed, but the fact that people who have substance abuse problems are just as likely to be employed as those who are sober highlights the safety hazards present in the country’s workplaces. Workers who have problems with drugs and alcohol are more … Continue reading “Address Drugs and Alcohol to Make Your Workplace Safer”
Current research suggests that nearly 77% of illegal drug users are employed in full or part-time jobs in the United States. This means employers around the country are subject to the hazards and drawbacks of employing illegal drug users, including lower productivity, smaller profits, more accidents, missed days of work, and many other negative effects. … Continue reading “The Elements of a Drug-Free Workplace Program”
From drug testing to pre-audits to driver background checks, HDS is here to help your transportation company meet key safety standards. We strive to keep your employees safe and to protect you from potential liability. Contact us today to learn more about our safety solutions. We look forward to working with you.
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