Industry Insights & Resources

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Understanding Employer Responsibilities for the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

The FMCSA Clearinghouse has transformed CDL employer compliance. Learn your essential responsibilities: registration steps, pre-employment and annual query requirements, violation reporting deadlines, and compliance best practices. Discover how to stay compliant, avoid costly penalties, and keep your fleet safe on the road.

11 hours ago7 min read

The Designated Employer Representative (DER) Responsibilities: Your Critical Role in DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Compliance

If your company employs commercial drivers subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations, one person holds the key to your entire compliance program: the Designated Employer Representative (DER). This isn't just another administrative role—it's a regulatory requirement that can make or break your compliance efforts. Learn about core DER responsibilities, common mistakes, and why you cannot outsource this critical function to service agents or TPAs.

Oct 138 min read

DOT Post-Accident Testing Requirements: The 3 Triggering Scenarios, Time Windows, and Compliance Requirements

Your driver was just in an accident. Police are on scene. Do you need to conduct post-accident testing? Understanding the three specific triggering scenarios, fatality, citation plus injury, or citation plus tow can mean the difference between compliance and costly violations. Learn when testing is required and the critical 2/8/32 hour time windows.

Oct 109 min read

DOT Return-to-Duty Process & Follow-Up Testing: The Complete Employer's Guide to Getting Drivers Back on the Road

A positive drug test or refusal to test triggers mandatory removal from safety-sensitive duties. Before any driver can return to work, they must complete SAP evaluation, prescribed treatment, pass a return-to-duty test under direct observation, and begin follow-up testing with at least 6 tests required in the first 12 months. Learn the complete process and avoid costly compliance mistakes.

Oct 89 min read

DOT Drug Testing: Oral Fluid Testing vs. Urine Drug Testing - Understanding Your Options

Oral fluid testing is coming to DOT programs. Discover how it compares to traditional urine testing in detection windows, collection ease, and cost and learn which method works best for post-accident, random, and reasonable suspicion testing scenarios.

Oct 25 min read

How Florida’s Drug-Free Workplace Program Statutes and Rules Work Together

Many Florida employers think a policy and a drug test are all it takes to earn the 5% workers’ comp discount, but that’s only half the story. Learn why Florida’s Rule 59A-24 is just as important as the statutes, and how overlooking it could cost you your premium credit.

Sep 52 min read