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The Role of Energy Drinks in Truck Driving and DOT Exams
You’ve got 12 hours of driving ahead of you; you know it will be late before you can get some sleep. Grabbing an energy drink while you fill up your truck seems like a no-brainer. That extra caffeine jolt will keep you awake and power you through a long shift. But...
Understanding the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
In January 2020, an act of Congress instructed the Department of Transportation to create the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Let’s dive in and explore what the Drug and Alcohol...
Road to Health: 7 Tips for Drivers Quitting Smoking
As a commercial driver, your health is one of your most valuable assets. It enables you to safely perform your job. Prioritizing your health will not only keep you safe and prolong your career, but it will also protect other drivers on the road. Smoking might seem...
The Cost of Deception: The Dangers of Using a Fake DOT Medical Card
What is a DOT Medical Card, and Who Needs One? A DOT medical card is a certification provided by a qualified and registered DOT medical examiner that says you are physically and mentally capable of safely operating a commercial motor vehicle. Getting a medical...
Bringing Healthcare to You with Mobile DOT Physicals
We currently face a shortage of tens of thousands of drivers across various industries in the United States. The American Trucking Association expects that by 2030, the trucking industry could be short 160,000 drivers.1 The continued explosion of e-commerce means that...
Breathe Easy: What DOT Drivers Can Expect from a Spirometry Test
A spirometry test is not required as a part of every CDL medical exam. But if your doctor has any concerns about your lung function, they may ask you to take one. If you’ve never taken a spirometry test, you might feel concerned about the testing procedure and what it...
How Companies Benefit From Drug and Alcohol Testing Pools
For Department of Transportation (DOT) regulated employers, random drug and alcohol testing is both a requirement and a responsibility. Even in non-DOT-regulated industries, such as health care and construction, random drug testing is a best practice that keeps...
Commercial Driver Alert: How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System?
You’re off work for the weekend, so you meet some friends for drinks on Sunday. You’re having a good time, but it’s getting late in the day, and you have an early shift in the morning. Your friends ask you to stay for one more round, and you’re not sure. As a...
11 Common Misconceptions About DOT Physicals
A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam is integral to obtaining and maintaining a commercial driver’s license. Whether you are preparing for your first DOT physical or are a career driver, here are 11 myths and misconceptions that we need to dispel...
Protect Yourself with this Checklist for Your DOT Driver Qualification File
Chances are, at some point, one of your drivers will be involved in an accident. The first thing you want to do after a traffic incident is make sure that everyone is ok. The very next thing you want to do is to ensure that your Driver Qualification Files (DQF) are in...
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The Role of Energy Drinks in Truck Driving and DOT Exams
You’ve got 12 hours of driving ahead of you; you know it will be late before you can get some sleep. Grabbing an energy drink while you fill up your truck seems like a no-brainer. That extra caffeine jolt will keep you awake and power you through a long shift. But...
Understanding the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
In January 2020, an act of Congress instructed the Department of Transportation to create the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Let’s dive in and explore what the Drug and Alcohol...
Road to Health: 7 Tips for Drivers Quitting Smoking
As a commercial driver, your health is one of your most valuable assets. It enables you to safely perform your job. Prioritizing your health will not only keep you safe and prolong your career, but it will also protect other drivers on the road. Smoking might seem...
The Cost of Deception: The Dangers of Using a Fake DOT Medical Card
What is a DOT Medical Card, and Who Needs One? A DOT medical card is a certification provided by a qualified and registered DOT medical examiner that says you are physically and mentally capable of safely operating a commercial motor vehicle. Getting a medical...
Bringing Healthcare to You with Mobile DOT Physicals
We currently face a shortage of tens of thousands of drivers across various industries in the United States. The American Trucking Association expects that by 2030, the trucking industry could be short 160,000 drivers.1 The continued explosion of e-commerce means that...