August 8, 2025
Medications & DOT Safety-Sensitive Jobs: Why the FAA Has the Toughest RulesCheck how FAA, FMCSA, and other modes handle methadone, antidepressants, and other prescriptions for safety-sensitive workers.
August 6, 2025
MAT, Methadone & Suboxone: What DOT-Regulated Drivers Need to KnowDOT-regulated drivers on methadone or Suboxone are no longer automatically disqualified. Find out how updated guidelines affect your medical card and what steps ensure safe certification.
August 5, 2025
When a DOT Drug Violation Shouldn’t Be in the Clearinghouse: What Drivers and SAPs Need to KnowLearn when a DOT physical drug screen is wrongly reported, how drivers and SAPs can address it, and the steps for filing a DataQs appeal.
August 1, 2025
DOT Medical Examiner Guidelines: What Drivers, SAPs, and Employers Need to KnowUnderstand the key DOT Medical Examiner Guidelines for CDL drivers, including disqualifying conditions, mental health, and substance use criteria.
July 31, 2025
What’s the Deal with DOT Medical Exams? (And Why SAPs Might Be Involved)Learn why DOT medical exams are essential for CDL drivers, what health factors are evaluated, and how Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs) may play a role in ensuring safety and compliance.
July 30, 2025
Alcohol Use Disorder and Your DOT Medical Card: What “Current Diagnosis” MeansLearn what a "current diagnosis of alcoholism" really means under DOT medical guidelines and how drivers in remission can still qualify for their CDL medical card.
