With today’s ever changing drug and alcohol testing regulations, it is imperative that motor carriers and companies stay abreast in order to remain in compliance. The consequences of non-compliance now reach far beyond unannounced audits and fines and penalties. You could be faced with civil lawsuits and/or criminal prosecution.

Our DOT Compliance Specialists provide companies with a complete range of services guaranteeing compliance for our clients.  From Federal Drug and Alcohol testing to Regulations Trainings, we offer an all encompassing solution for employers. 

Below are the services within our DOT Compliance Program. 

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Drug and Alcohol Program:

• Set up recordkeeping system (five years, two years and one year) required by DOT.

• Set up drug and alcohol testing files for all CDL drivers.

• Set up drug and alcohol random testing program.

• Set up collection sites or arrange for on-site testing.

• Assist specimen collection personnel if and when needed.

• Assist management in writing a comprehensive company policy to ensure compliance by drivers.

• Train all drivers and company supervisors in drug and alcohol awareness.

• Train and certify all company supervisors in reasonable suspicion techniques.

• Conduct quarterly reviews to ensure that the required drug and alcohol testing rates are being met.

• Assist management in matters regarding positive drug and alcohol tests (suspension, termination or employee assistance program).

Driver Qualification Files Services:

• Set up new and/or revise present files to meet the current DOT standard.

• Obtain required documents from every regulated driver with the assistance of management.

• Enter all driver qualification data into a computer database and generate monthly expiration reports as needed.

• Set up the DOT pre-employment procedure and train management in its use. Areas covered include application for employment, medical certifications, driving records (RMV), background checks, alcohol and drug program information from previous employers and pre-employment drug screen procedures.

• Train and assist management in conducting the required annual reviews on each driver.

Hours of Service/Log Auditing:

• Assist and train management in maintaining proper time records.

• Train drivers in the proper use of log books and other types of time records.

• Train management and drivers in hours of service limitations.

• Periodically conduct audits on logs being submitted for violations.

Maintenance Files Services:

• Assist and train management in the requirements regarding inspection, repair and maintenance of commercial motor vehicles.

• Train management and drivers in the out of service criteria utilized by the State Police during roadside inspections.

• Train drivers in proper pre and post inspection procedures.

• Set up system for retaining vehicle inspection reports as required.

Safety and Compliance Review Assistance:

• Assist management in preparing for State Police/DOT compliance reviews.

• Represent management during official State Police/DOT audits.

Regulations Update Service:

• Keep management informed in matters regarding the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Hazardous Materials Regulations and Massachusetts laws concerning commercial motor vehicle safety.

DOT Training:

• Train drivers and management in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

• Train drivers and management in the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

• Train drivers and management in state laws pertaining to commercial motor vehicle safety.

• Train drivers and management in accident reporting and investigation techniques.

• Train drivers in State Police roadside inspection procedures.

• Conduct remedial training on any safety matter with drivers and management as needed.

Accident Investigation Assistance:

• Assist management in the investigation (or the re-investigation) of motor vehicle accidents (as defined in the regulations) involving commercial motor vehicles and commercial motor vehicle drivers.

• Assist management in the procuring and the proper preparation of motor vehicle accident reports for submission to state and local agencies and insurance carriers.

• Accident reconstruction service is available, if needed.

Court Case Preparation:

• Assist management in preparing defense strategies for court appearances.

• Assist company legal counsel, if and when needed.