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WHAT IS A SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONAL?
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) first published Alcohol and Drug Testing Rules for safety-sensitive transportation workers in 1994. The rules identify Certified Employee Assistance Professionals...
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...
WHAT IS REQUIRED IN A DRIVER QUALIFICATION FILE?
Businesses that are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) need to maintain a Driver Qualification (DQ) file in addition to standard employee documents. Driver qualifications are required for all...
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”...
Guidelines for School Bus Operators
OVERVIEW The applicability of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) varies depending on the type of transportation provided in a school bus. This document is designed to clarify what Federal...
What is the role of the supervisor in making a reasonable suspicion determination?
What should employers do if they suspect an employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol at work? This guide presents the steps management should take to properly execute and document situations under...
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...
How to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License in the State of Arkansas
The Arkansas Commercial Driver's License program is administered by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. The main entrance to information about obtaining a CDL in Arkansas is via...
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...
Legal and Court Ordered Hair and Urine Testing
Court ordered drug testing, legal ordered drug testing and requests from lawyers often require hair follicle and urine drug testing. You need hair on your head or on your arms or legs to be eligible...