by chian | Dec 10, 2018 | Drug Testing Texas, Uncategorized
Many employees do not realize the ramifications of refusing a DOT drug and/or alcohol test. The Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC) website offers a poster that helps employees understand what could happen to them should they decide to not...
by chian | Dec 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
It finally happened! With your support and patronage, our DATCS Longview location got too big for its premises and we had to move to a bigger office! So from now on, if you’re looking for the best drug testing and compliance services available, you will need to go to...
by chian | Jul 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
Now, more than ever, clearly defined policies and procedures are critical for employers. The policy decision must consider DOT fitness for duty as well as the possible accommodations that an employer can make in these times when prescription drug abuse impacts...
by chian | Jun 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
MRO’s are adding on negative test results “safety concerns” which have confused lots of DER’s on how to handle a safety concern. On January 1, 2018, DOT regulatory updates went into effect covering many aspects of DOT-mandated testing, but most significant was the...
by chian | Jun 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Employers, DER’S, Collectors, laboratories, OR Medical Review Officers (MRO’s) may not use “old CCF forms for DOT mandated drug test after June 30, 2018. DOT revised Federal Custody and Control Form will be the only accepted CCF for a valid DOT drug test after June...
by chian | Mar 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Carriers and drivers tend to believe that Hours-of-Service (HOS) regulations are stacked against them and, in some cases, make fatigue and speeding problems worse. It takes effort for drivers and dispatchers to track hours on and off the road and appropriately...
