For Designated Employer Representatives (DERs), drug and alcohol testing doesn’t always follow a clean checklist. Real-world scenarios can be messy. Rules can overlap. And decisions made in a split ...
For Designated Employer Representatives (DERs), drug and alcohol testing doesn’t always follow a clean checklist. Real-world scenarios can be messy. Rules can overlap. And decisions made in a split ...
In Part 2 of our DER series, we break down the exact steps—and common errors in audits—across both alcohol and urine drug testing procedures. If your clinic or collection site hasn’t revisited your ...
Being named a Designated Employer Representative (DER) isn’t just a title—it’s a critical responsibility. For railroads and other Department of Transportation (DOT) regulated organizations, the DER ...
At Spark TS, we pride ourselves on offering a suite of leading-edge tools and services designed to streamline and enhance your compliance, safety, and operational efficiency. Our products are crafted ...
Staying compliant with DOT regulations is more crucial than ever for transportation businesses. One best practice that can significantly enhance your compliance efforts is leveraging technology for ...
A comprehensive safety management plan (SMP) is essential for maintaining FMCSA compliance. This guide will help you develop and implement an effective SMP. What is a Safety Management Plan? A Safety ...
Accurate and thorough recordkeeping is a cornerstone of FMCSA compliance. This post outlines the essential records you need to maintain. Overview of Required FMCSA Records FMCSA requires motor ...
The New Entrant Safety Assurance Program is designed to ensure that new motor carriers understand and comply with (FMCSA) safety regulations. This post provides an overview for new compliance ...
Proper vehicle maintenance and regular inspections are essential to comply with The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations and ensure the safety of your fleet. This blog ...
Drug and alcohol testing is a critical component of FMCSA regulations designed to ensure the safety of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operations. This blog breaks down the key requirements for ...
Effective immediately, FMCSA no longer accepts requests to convert a DOT drug test to a non-DOT test. However, if a violation has been incorrectly reported to the FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol ...
In my nearly 20 years working of in the area of DOT drug and alcohol testing compliance as a DER, Collection Manager, SAP, and TPA, I have learned we are only as strong as are weakest collector. As a ...
The chart below outlines the annual minimum drug and alcohol random testing rates established within DOT Agencies for 2024. Event 2024 Random Drug Testing Rate 2024 Random Alcohol Testing Rate ...
I've spent over 20 years either serving as a Designated Employer Representative (DER) or supporting DERs as a Consortium/Third-Party Administrator (C/TPA). And through all those years, one thing ...
FRA Post Accident Determination Application As part of FRA’s drug and alcohol testing program, certain accidents/incidents are subject to Part 49 CFR 219, Subpart C Post Accident Testing ...
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