July 28, 2025
Oral Fluid Drug Testing Update: What DOT Safety-Sensitive Workers Need to KnowDOT has approved oral fluid drug testing, but it’s not live yet. Learn what’s approved, what’s pending, and what it means for safety-sensitive employees.
July 24, 2025
DOT Medical Exams and SAP Referrals: What You Need to Know About Questions 31 and 32Discover what DOT Medical Exam questions 31 and 32 really mean, when a referral to a SAP is triggered, and why these evaluations are not considered official DOT SAP cases under Part 40.
July 23, 2025
DOT SAP Rules: Who Needs a Release and Why Treatment Decisions Aren’t About the MoneyKnow who your SAP can legally speak with during the DOT return-to-duty process and why treatment decisions are based on clinical judgment. Find out when a release of information is required.
July 22, 2025
DOT SAPs: What’s the Top Priority When Planning Treatment (and How to Talk to the MRO)Learn how SAPs choose the right treatment plan, why they contact the MRO, and what you need to know to return to duty safely.
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July 22, 2025
What Does “Mode” Mean in the SAP Process?Learn why identifying your DOT mode is the first and most critical step in the SAP process. Different agencies like FMCSA, FAA, and FTA have unique rules that affect your return-to-duty.
July 17, 2025
Can an Employer Overrule a DOT SAP’s Treatment Recommendation?Wondering if your employer can change or reject a DOT SAP’s treatment plan? Under DOT regulations, the answer is no. Learn why only the SAP has the final say in your return-to-duty process.
