Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Guide for Fleets
Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is probably already affecting your hiring desk, even if it still feels like just another compliance login. If you own a fleet or manage safety, you've likely had a driver ready to start, a truck ready to roll, and then the process stalls because consent wasn't set up, a query wasn't…
The DOT SAP Program: Ultimate Guide
The DOT SAP program is your mandatory roadmap after a failed DOT drug or alcohol test. In this guide, we break down SAP program requirements, employer responsibilities, and the full return-to-duty and follow-up testing process so you can protect your fleet, stay compliant, and safely get qualified drivers back to work.
Clearinghouse Downgrades: What you Need To Know
Almost 180,000 former truck drivers recently lost their commercial driving privileges via a Clearinghouse Downgrade. Let’s review how this may have impacted your fleet. TL;DR, this should really have been a non-event for your fleet and for the industry at large. Don’t worry about the hype over this in the press. None of your drivers…
How Long A Return To Duty Process Takes
Did you or one of your truck drivers just fail a DOT drug test or alcohol test? If so, one of the most important questions that you probably have is ” How long does a return to duty process take? “ The FMCSA Return To Duty process takes at least 12 months from start to…
Failed DOT Drug Test: What Happens Next?
Discover what happens when a CDL driver fails a DOT drug test: from immediate removal from duty to SAP referral, Clearinghouse reporting and potential employer actions. Ensure you understand the steps, compliance risks and return-to-duty process so you can protect your driver pool and safety program
What is the FMCSA Clearinghouse?
The FMCSA Clearinghouse is a database that provides information about whether a commercial driver has any DOT drug and alcohol program violations. These are typically failed DOT drug tests. Post Updated: All trucking companies must request (and receive) this violation information from the DOT clearinghouse before a driver can operate a truck or bus for…
DOT Clearinghouse: 5 Important Keys
Are you worried about DOT Clearinghouse compliance? If not, you should be! The FMCSA just listed the new civil penalty for a Drug and Alcohol (DACH) clearinghouse violation at $5,833! If you’re concerned about the DOT Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and what you have to do to comply with the DOT drug and alcohol program requirements,…