Is Your TPA Making DOT Compliance Harder Than It Needs to Be?
If you’re a trucking company owner or safety manager, you know that maintaining DOT compliance isn’t optional—it’s the foundation of your operation. But here’s a question: is your Third Party Administrator (TPA) actually making your life easier, or are you spending more time managing your TPA than they’re spending managing your compliance? If you’ve found…
Read MoreWhen Can I Switch My Third Party Administrator (TPA)?
If you’re frustrated with your current Third Party Administrator (TPA)—whether it’s poor service, confusing billing, or lack of support—you’ve probably wondered: Can I just switch? And if so, when? Here’s the good news: You can switch your TPA anytime you want. There’s No Waiting Period Unlike some business relationships, DOT regulations don’t require you to…
Read MoreWhen Do I Have to Remove a Driver from My DOT Driver List?
If you manage a DOT drug and alcohol testing program, you’ve probably asked this question: When exactly am I required to remove a driver from my random testing pool? It’s a common point of confusion, but the answer is straightforward once you understand the rules. The Bottom Line You must remove a driver from your…
Read MoreSTD Screening for Gay and Bisexual Men
Knowing the male STD warning signs and how they should be treated is very important for every sexually active gay man to be aware of. Protecting yourself and your partner is the best way to make sure no diseases spread. STD Rates Gay vs Straight Men STDs are by no means a problem that only…
Read MoreWhat is DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing?
A DOT drug test is a drug test that is administered under the authority of the Department of Transportation (DOT). Those who work jobs as a “safety-sensitive” employee – basically, anyone whose position includes tasks that could put the safety of workers or passengers at risk if not performed correctly – are subject to DOT…
Read MoreHow Do You Know if Your Teenager is Vaping?
Parenting is scary enough and now this: kids are getting hurt and even dying from vaping. There are hundreds of brands of vaping products out there and you don’t know what your teenager is using. So, how do you know if your teenager is vaping? Understand Vaping: Nicotine and THC (Cannabis) The Center for Addiction…
Read MoreLegal Marijuana and Drug Testing: An Employer’s Guide
Legal recreational marijuana is coming to Illinois on January 1, 2020. Signed into law by Gov. Pritzker, HB 1438 allows for the sale and use of marijuana throughout the state. What does this mean for employers? Legal Cannabis in Illinois First, let’s take a look at what legal recreational cannabis means here in Chicago and…
Read MoreDrug Testing and Prescription Drugs in Family Court
How do we determine if a positive drug test is the result of a valid prescription for drugs or illicit use? The Department of Transportation describes the role of the Medial Review officer as such: A Medical Review Officer (MRO) is a person who is a licensed physician and who is responsible for receiving and reviewing laboratory results…
Read MoreWhat Happens If You Fail a DOT Drug Test?
We get this question from both employers and drivers: What happens if you fail a DOT drug test? What if it happens to your best driver? Failure of, or refusal to take a DOT drug test means immediate removal from all safety sensitive duties. In order to continue driving, the employee must go through the…
Read MoreDrug Testing In a Legal Environment for Marijuana
In January, Illinois will become one of the 11 states that will allow for the legal use of recreational marijuana. While Illinois has allowed the use of medical marijuana for some time the list of qualifying diseases has kept the market limited. That will all change in January when anyone over the age of 21…
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