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Substance addiction problems at work can be very difficult, especially in sectors where DOT laws regulate operations and safety is a primary concern. The DOT Substance Misuse Professional (SAP) is crucial to ensuring that workers return to work following a substance abuse offence. A DOT SAP specialist plays a critical role in helping employees in the transportation-heavy state of California,...

A driveway is usually one of the first things people notice when they come to your home or business. Over time, weather, vehicle damage, and other outside things can affect how it looks and works. Sealing your driveway helps to protect it and makes it look better. In this blog, we will look at what driveway sealing looks like before and after it’s done. We will also see how DOT SAP...

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) tests are important that are used to find out how much someone is drinking or using drugs and how that affects their ability to drive. These DWI assessments are very important for deciding legal outcomes, treatment plans, and getting your driving rights back.  It is important for both people going through the DWI process and the people giving the tests...

Most U.S. states have agreed to share details about traffic violations, such as Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offenses. This is called the Interstate Driver’s License Compact (IDLC). This agreement makes sure that out of state DUI conviction in one state can have effects in the driver’s home state. This makes sure that traffic rules are followed the same way across state...

Adherence to DOT drug and alcohol laws is mandatory for commercial drivers and employees who prioritize safety. Your career may be suspended for a single infraction, such as failing a drug test or refusing to take one. You must consult a trained SAP (Substance Abuse Professional) who will walk you through the return-to-duty procedure before you can resume your job. The function of a SAP,...

For commercial drivers who depend on their Department of Transportation (DOT) credentials to support themselves, substance misuse can be a major obstacle. This is behind the stringent measures that the DOT has brought on to organizations, especially drug and alcohol testing. Getting your profession back after confirmation of positive substance abuse or rejection of a test requires a DOT...

In fields like transportation, where safety and following the rules are paramount, making the workplace drug-free is very important. This goal can only be reached with the Clearinghouse, which gives employers the tools and data they need to implement strict drug and alcohol policies. Here’s how the Clearinghouse helps keep the workplace drug-free. 1. Centralized Database for...