December 19, 2025
Who Decides If an Employee Returns to Duty? Understanding Employer Authority Under DOT RulesKnow who makes the final return-to-duty decision after a DOT drug or alcohol violation, including the roles of employers, SAPs, and MROs under DOT rules.
December 18, 2025
DOT Return-to-Duty Eligibility: How to Verify You Are Cleared to DriveEnsure you are truly cleared to return to duty after a DOT violation. Learn how the Clearinghouse status, follow-up testing, and employer responsibilities affect eligibility.
December 17, 2025
DOT Follow-Up Testing Plans: Why the Clock Stops When You Are Not WorkingDOT follow-up testing plans only run while drivers are working in safety-sensitive roles. Understand how the clock works, who administers testing, and what counts toward completion.
December 16, 2025
DOT Return-to-Duty Process: Why Step 6 Does Not Stop You From Getting Back to WorkClear guidance on when DOT drivers can legally return to work, why Step 6 does not delay eligibility, and how FMCSA rules apply.
December 15, 2025
Who Gets the SAP Reports? What Drivers and SAPs Need to Know About C/TPAs and RTD TestingSee who should receive SAP reports during return-to-duty testing, including the role of C/TPAs, owner-operator workarounds, and DOT compliance requirements.
November 14, 2025
When Follow-Up Testing Plans Need to Change: What SAPs and Employers Should KnowUnderstand DOT rules on follow-up testing plans, what SAPs can do if a schedule is compromised, and why maintaining documentation is crucial.
