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Creating Work-Life Balance as a Busy DOT Medical Examiner
As a medical professional, you understand how important it is to maintain a healthy balance between the many priorities in your life. You’ve seen how constant access to remote work and emails is blurring the lines between work and home and the impact that stress has...
9 Things You Need to Know About DOT Random Drug Testing
The Department of Transportation requires regular, random drug tests. These tests help make sure employees are not operating a vehicle under the influence. However, random drug testing is only valid if it follows DOT regulations. Whether you want to complete your DOT...
Taking the Mystery out of Choosing a Breath Alcohol Testing Device
With over 100 devices listed on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) list of approved devices, choosing the right breath alcohol testing equipment can be daunting. To simplify things for you, we’ve compiled a list of things to consider when...
Don’t Get Derailed by DOT Record-Keeping Requirements: How to Stay on Track
Navigating the complexities of Department of Transportation record-keeping requirements is no easy task. The DOT has strict guidelines governing the way that transportation companies operate. These rules are in place to keep drivers and citizens safe, but because they...
Can I Return to Commercial Driving After a Heart Attack?
It is an unfortunate truth that truck drivers and commercial drivers in the United States are at a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease than the general population. If you are a commercial driver and you have a heart condition or have experienced a...
A Comprehensive Guide to Alcohol Screening
Companies may choose to conduct alcohol screening for various reasons. For some federally regulated workers, governing organizations mandate random alcohol screening. For other organizations, alcohol testing is more likely to be conducted after an accident, when there...
Why Positive Drug Tests Aren’t Always the End of the Road
As you will learn in the course of your DOT urine collection certification, urine drug tests occasionally come back positive even though the donor isn't using any illicit drugs. Sometimes, the drug tests pick up other prescription medications making it appear as if...
How an Employer Can Assess the Proficiency of a Specimen Collector
Your business's reputation is defined by the proficiency of your staff. Drug testing specimen collectors and Breath Alcohol Technicians (BATs) get training according to the Department of Transportation's regulations, so a DOT certification course is a solid indicator...
Starting Your Own DOT Drug Testing Business
So, you’ve decided to open your own drug testing business. There are multiple arenas where your services will be needed, from worried parents with wayward teens to truck drivers hauling goods across the nation. Here are some things to keep in mind moving toward that...
Can You Pass a DOT Medical Exam With a Heart Murmur?
A normal heart rhythm, as heard through a stethoscope, has two distinct beats. A whooshing sound can indicate a heart murmur. Blood may be passing through the heart in an atypical fashion. It may be a condition you were born with or a sign of disease. The type of...
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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...
Avoid These Costly DOT Drug Testing Mistakes
It seems like administering DOT drug tests should be a simple and straightforward process. However, knowing who to test, when to test, and what kind of test to administer can be confusing, and doing it wrong can have serious financial consequences for your business....
Can Women Be Truck Drivers? Yes!
Truck driving is currently a male-dominated industry, with over 90% of jobs held by men. It can feel intimidating for women to try to break into commercial driving. However, the industry is changing. The number of women entering the trucking industry is growing...