In 1991 the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act established drug and alcohol testing regulations to ensure public safety. The goal is for all aircraft, trains, trucks, and buses to be operated in a safe and responsible manner. DOT agencies that must abide by these regulations include: FAA, FTA, FMSCA, FRA, PHMSA and USCG. Therefore, if […]
Employers of DOT (Department of Transportation) mandated safety-sensitive FMCSA employees are responsible for ensuring that these employees follow all drug and alcohol regulations. Should DOT workplace violations occur, employers must follow proper steps. First, they must remove the employee from their safety-sensitive duties. Next, DOT workplace violations require an employee to work with a qualified […]
Safety-sensitive employees mandated by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) working as conductors, brakemen, engineers, locomotive hostlers, train dispatchers, or signal employees who inspect or repair signal systems, are subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations. Their job must be completed safely, efficiently, and as carefully as possible. It is no place for drug and […]
The new FMCSA Clearinghouse is a secure online database that allows employers to access real-time information about commercial drivers’ drug and alcohol program violations. The purpose of the database is to enable employers to quickly identify drivers who have previously committed a drug and/or alcohol violation. Employers are now legally obligated to begin querying applicants […]
DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees bear the responsibility of preserving the public’s safety. The US Department of Transportation takes maintaining this safety very seriously. Therefore, drug and alcohol testing is a requirement for all DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees. Violations include failing or refusing either of these tests and require meeting with a DOT SAP (Substance Abuse […]
Employers of DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees must stress the policies, strategies, and programs that support a drug free workplace. Enforcing these policies promotes safety and produces a work environment that is both healthy and efficient. Read on to learn more about what you can do as an employer to maintain such a workplace. Encouraging Employees […]
Working as a CDL driver is a huge responsibility. You must always safely navigate your vehicle on the roadways. Some may make the mistake of assuming that once they have their CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) they don’t have to worry about losing it. That isn’t the case. Several times throughout your career you will submit […]
The new Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse went into effect in January of this year. This secure online database aims to improve safety by tracking driver drug and/or alcohol violations. As a CDL driver you may wonder how you can review your own FMCSA Clearinghouse record. Read on for more information. How to View Your FMCSA […]
Failing or refusing a DOT-required drug and/or alcohol test can be difficult not only for the employee, but also their employer. The employee is suspended from their safety-sensitive duties and the employer is short staffed. Following a failed test there is a process set up by the Department of Transportation that employees must complete before […]
DOT-mandated, safety-sensitive employees are responsible for the safety of the general public when they travel on buses, trains, and subways. As a DOT mandated safety-sensitive employee, individuals must abide by a strict drug and alcohol policy. A violation of the policy requires completion of the return-to-duty process with a SAP (Substance Abuse Professional). If you […]
