by Linda Saxton | Mar 15, 2018 | DOT Compliance, Urine Drug Test
The Life of A DOT Drug Test Employers and employees often wonder what happens to the urine specimen once it is collected at a drug testing facility. The Department of Transportation mandates specific guidelines for safety sensitive employees regarding the collection...
by Linda Saxton | Feb 28, 2018 | DOT Compliance
Many employees and employers who are required to follow the DOT-Department of Transportation regulations don’t fully understand the consequences of what happens if an employee fails a Federal DOT drug or alcohol test. This includes all test types under the 49 CFR Part...
by Linda Saxton | Feb 16, 2018 | DOT Compliance
Many employers wonder if they should implement a drug free workplace policy and program in their business. Do the benefits outweigh the costs? Do I really care what my employees are doing on their own time? YES, the benefits do outweigh the costs, and YES you should...
by Linda Saxton | Jan 9, 2018 | DOT Compliance
DOT drug tests require laboratory testing for the following five classes of drugs: Marijuana Cocaine Opiates – opium and codeine derivatives (As of 1/1/18, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone, and oxymorphone will be added) Amphetamines and methamphetamines...
by Linda Saxton | Nov 1, 2017 | DOT Compliance
Drug Testing Substance Panel Currently, the drug testing panel under DOT Federal regulations does not included hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone, and oxymorphone in the drug testing under the Opiates part of the drug panel. Beginning, January 1, 2018, these drugs...
