The FMCSA increased controlled substances rates to 50% and is holding Alcohol rates at 10% for 2020.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published a notice Friday, Dec. 27, announcing it would be re-instituting the 50% testing rate due to a slight uptick in positive drug tests in 2018. [Read more…]

Before you can conduct queries or report drug and alcohol program violations in the FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, you must complete the registration process. Once registered, you can designate a consortium/third-party administrator (C/TPA) to access the Clearinghouse on your behalf.

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Yes, lying on your DOT physical could actually lead to you ending up in jail.  So, don’t do it.

When you fill out your medical examination form MCSA-5875 the questions ask you “Do you have or have you ever had?” certain medical problems or conditions. [Read more…]

Most CMV drivers are confused about the rules pertaining to insulin use. Because of past DOT regulations, many drivers think that you can not continue to drive if they are on insulin.  [Read more…]

What to do after a Seizure, Stroke, or TIA (mini stroke).  A clarification.

By Dr. Alexander E. Underwood

There is quite a bit of misinformation in the commercial driving industry about driving after a stroke, ministroke (TIA) or seizure.  This issue is so complex that many medical examiners (CME’s) will have to reach out to FMCSA for guidance on certifying drivers.  [Read more…]