The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, Pub. L. 115-334, (Farm Bill) removed hemp from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. Under the Farm Bill, hemp-derived products containing...
Author: Brian Peters
What is Mobile Drug Testing
Mobile drug tests can be conducted at any location and tests can include a 5 panel, 10 panel screening and all tests are sent to a SAMHSA Certified Laboratory for confirmation analysis and verification by a...
DOT and Saliva drug testing
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) published in the Federal Register on February 28, 2022 a notice of proposed rulemaking for oral fluid drug testing of transportation employees covered by federal...
What types of drug screens are there?
Urine Drug Screen Urine drug screens are the most popular when it comes to drug testing, making up 95% of the employment drug screenings conducted in the United States. Its popularity is due to its low cost...
What is a MCS 150 form used for and why its used
The United States Department of Transportation Biennial Update is a federal requirement pertaining to and required of all entities operating under a federally-issued U.S. DOT Number. A U.S. DOT number is a...
What Triggers a DOT Compliance Audit?
When it comes to a DOT compliance audit, it’s not a matter of “if”, it’s a matter of “when”. An audit is triggered after an accident or poor review during a roadside stop. These audits can also be triggered...
HOW TO CHECK YOUR CSA SCORE FOR TRUCKING COMPANIES
Short for Compliance, Safety, Accountability—CSA Scores are the primary means in which the FMCSA identifies high-risk motor carriers. Scores are compiled by gathering data from roadside inspections, crash...
Captains’ License Information
Licenses are required in order to legally carry passengers for hire. This includes charters for fishing, sightseeing, diving, transportation, teaching or any use which is considered a “passenger for hire”...
Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)
FMCSA’s Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations set the baseline for training requirements for entry-level drivers. This includes those applying to: Obtain a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time;...
What are the new requirements to obtain a CDL license?
CDL school requirements: The minimum standards and requirements for CDL schools will be set at a federal level, as opposed to being set by each state. Department of Transportation (DOT) management: CDL...
Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation: Rear Impact Guards and Rear Impact Protection
Section 393.86 of the FMCSRs, ‘‘Rear impact guards and rear end protection,’’ requires rear impact guards to be installed on most CMVs to reduce the incidence of passenger compartment intrusion during...
Urine Testing and Ways They are Done
Lab-based urine drug testing has been in common use for more than 30 years and is the only testing method currently permitted by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). All 50 states permit lab-based...