October 28, 2025
DOT Return-to-Duty Workaround: What Drivers Need to Know About the C/TPA LoopholeFMCSA now lets drivers take a Return-to-Duty test without an employer through a C/TPA, giving them a legal path to get back on the road.
October 23, 2025
Who Can Return to Duty Before Finishing Treatment?Understand which DOT modes require full treatment before RTD and why FMCSA is the only exception allowing limited flexibility.
October 10, 2025
One Test, Two Purposes: Combining Return to Duty and Pre Employment Drug TestsFind out how one properly conducted DOT drug test can count as both a pre-employment and return-to-duty test, saving time and ensuring full compliance with FMCSA regulations.
October 9, 2025
Random Drug Testing While “Inactive”: What DOT Rules Say (and Don’t Say)Know what DOT and FMCSA rules say about random drug testing for inactive drivers, why the regulations leave gray areas, and how both drivers and employers can navigate them responsibly.
October 8, 2025
Follow-Up Testing: Ethics, Boundaries, and the Real Purpose Behind the PlanExplore the ethics and purpose behind DOT follow-up testing—why it’s not punishment, how SAPs should handle reports, and why confidentiality protects both safety and recovery.
October 7, 2025
Follow-Up Testing Plans: Why DOT Keeps Them ConfidentialDiscover why DOT follow-up testing plans stay confidential and how this rule supports safety, accountability, and lasting recovery for returning drivers.
