On June 10, 2020, the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration) released the first Clearinghouse violations report. The five-page report details the findings of data gathered between January 1 and June 1 of this year. The report provides useful information for the trucking industry. It tracks drug and alcohol violations incurred by safety-sensitive drivers nationwide. Read more »
Overdose Deaths—Grim Side-Effect of COVID-19
All you have to do is search “overdose deaths” and “COVID-19” and you’ll discover the grave news. People are suffering stress and anxiety during this pandemic and they’re turning to drugs to cope. That’s horrifying news, especially, when you consider the fact that the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics recently released a report showing Read more »
What Happens After a Positive Drug Test?
No employer looks forward to hearing that an employee had a positive drug test. Of course, the employee never wanted to hear that news either. No matter which side you find yourself on, company drug testing policies determine what happens next. Employers who want to provide the safest work environment possible establish a drug-free or Read more »
What are Opiates?
Our nation has battled an addiction crisis caused by opiates for two decades now—it still rages out of control. Physicians prescribe opiates to manage pain, but users run the risk of addiction. They’re readily available on the black market and have taken the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans over the past decade alone. Read more »
What is Flakka?
If you don’t know what flakka is, the fact that it’s known as the “cannibal” or “zombie” drug should give you some insight. This synthetic drug is known for causing superior strength and inducing extremely violent behavior—as in physically attacking someone out of nowhere and biting them in the face! In a study released in Read more »
DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations
When the DOT inspector walks through the door, your office personnel most likely bend over backward to provide them with anything they request. Even though you know everything’s in order, you probably can’t help but wonder if they will find any violations. There’s no question that when you’re a part of the safety-sensitive industry, the Read more »
DOT Drug Testing Guidance Amidst COVID-19 Outbreak
On Monday, March 23rd, the DOT released compliance guidelines for DOT-regulated employers, employees, and service agents to follow during the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States. The transportation industry is playing a vital role in reducing the negative impact this disease placed on our nation. That said, the DOT realizes there is a need to Read more »
How COVID-19 Affects a Drug Test
Most of us shy away from someone who is exhibiting signs of illness in a public place—a nasty cough can certainly be an obvious sign. It makes perfect sense because no one wants to risk catching a virus. And in our quickly changing world, today that risk includes COVID-19. We recently had a case in Read more »