Chronic Disease: The Trucking Industry’s Silent Killer
The nation depends heavily on trucker drivers to safely to deliver the goods they are accustomed to using daily. In order to deliver those goods safely and quickly, truck drivers …
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DOT Proposes Oral Fluid Drug Testing
The United States Department of Transportation is proposing an amendment to include oral fluid testing in it’s industry drug testing program regulations. This revision would add the option for oral …
DOT Drivers and Sleep Apnea
What DOT drivers need to know about sleep apnea Because sleep apnea affects the quality of sleep, it also affects alertness and performance during the day. This is particularly concerning …
FMCSA Launches Training Provider Registry for Entry-level Drivers
The final step of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s 2016 rule on minimum training requirements for entry-level drivers was launched on February 7th. The online Training Provider Registry is …
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What Can Cause a Failed DOT Physical Exam?
Anyone applying for or holding a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required to undergo periodic DOT physical examinations. In order for a license to be issued or renewed a certified …
FMCSA Calls for Downgrade of CDL
States have 60 days to downgrade licenses of drivers with drug and alcohol violations Effective November 8th, rulings from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will require any …