The FMCSA Clearinghouse is a secure online database providing real-time information about drug and alcohol policy violations committed by holders of commercial driver’s licenses (CDL). A driver’s FMCSA Clearinghouse record is incredibly important to their job status and future job applications. Drivers Should Look at Their Clearinghouse Record Commercial drivers should access their own FMCSA […]
Are you a DOT mandated safety-sensitive employee who recently failed a drug or alcohol test, or refused to take one? Is your job on the line as a result? If so, you need to understand the return-to-duty process mandated by the DOT, so that you can quickly regain your employer’s confidence and get yourself back […]
The FAA does not take the use of alcohol or drugs lightly. They enforce very strict rules concerning substance abuse among DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees. These rules cover pilots, flight attendants, air traffic controllers, and others associated with the flight industry. If an employee violates the FAA drug and alcohol testing regulations, then they will […]
DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees are expected to provide a safe environment for both their coworkers and the traveling public. One of the ways to ensure safety is by requiring drug and alcohol testing for these employees. They are tested before being hired, randomly throughout their career, after many types of accidents and if there is […]
The 1991 Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act states that DOT agencies, such as the FMCSA, must require mandated safety-sensitive employees to undergo drug and alcohol testing. Therefore, if a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver refuses or fails an alcohol and/or drug test, they will no longer be allowed to perform safety-sensitive functions. To return to […]
Across all modes overseen by the Department of Transportation, DOT-mandated safety-sensitive employees must maintain a drug-free and alcohol-free working environment. Dangerous practices can put them, their coworkers, and the general public at risk. To maintain safety, the DOT created a drug and alcohol testing policy and a process for employees who have a failed DOT […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) categorizes certain employees across their modes as “DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees.” These individuals drive vehicles, such as trains, buses, and trucks, that require them to stay alert and focused. Being under the influence while at work would mean they put themselves, their coworkers, and the traveling public at risk. […]
The Department of Transportation takes safety seriously, including mandating that safety-sensitive employees must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screening as a condition of hire, after an accident, or just random testing to ensure compliance. Consequently, if you, a DOT mandated safety-sensitive employee, fail or refuse a test, you won’t be able to […]
In a perfect world, everything would operate smoothly, and all would follow the rules. However, reality is far from ideal. People make mistakes and they aren’t always at their best. There are also employees who come to work drunk, hungover, or under the influence of drugs. Unfortunately, they cause accidents that slow production, damage property, […]
Waiting weeks for a SAP evaluation can be costly, especially if you’ve been suspended from your safety-sensitive duties. Worse yet, the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered mass layoffs nationwide. If you have work right now, you need to do everything you can to protect your income. If you’ve failed a DOT-mandated drug or alcohol test, before […]
