September 9, 2025
Confidentiality in the DOT Return-to-Duty ProcessUnderstand how DOT confidentiality rules safeguard clinical records while allowing SAPs to share only the required return-to-duty reports with employers.
September 2, 2025
One Strike Is Enough: Why Continuing Care Matters After a DOT ViolationDiscover why continuing care after a DOT violation is critical. One strike may be survivable, but staying accountable is the key to keeping your job.
September 1, 2025
Return-to-Duty Testing: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and What SAPs Need to KnowLearn what a DOT return-to-duty (RTD) test is, the role of SAPs, employer responsibilities, and what happens if an employee is terminated or a test is cancelled.
August 28, 2025
When You Might Need a SAP—And Why “Ineligible” Doesn’t Always Mean You’re Not ReadyFind out what “ineligible” means in the FMCSA Clearinghouse after completing the SAP process, why it happens, and how CDL drivers can take the next step toward returning to duty.
August 15, 2025
Prescription Meds and DOT Drivers: What You Should Know Before You Hit the RoadFind out which prescription meds can affect DOT medical exams, why timing matters, and how drivers can protect both safety and their CDL.
August 14, 2025
DOT Medical Exams & Alcohol Use: When “Seeing an SAP” Isn’t Really an SAP EvaluationLearn what happens if alcohol use is disclosed during a DOT medical exam, why “see a SAP” isn’t always a violation, and how drivers can respond.
