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Don’t Risk It: Why Your Business Needs to Register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse Now – DATCS
Hello, transportation industry leaders! Today, we're addressing an urgent matter that could significantly impact your business: registration with the FMCSA Clearinghouse. If you're part of the transportation industry, you're undoubtedly aware of the Department of...
Meet DATCS: Brandi Jordon
If you are part of a DOT company or any organization which is required to stay in compliance your have likely already met Brandi Jordon our compliance specialist and the beating heart of our customer service department. Brandi has been with DATCS for just over 15...
Innovative Smuggling: The Rising Issue of K2 Paper in Prisons
The term "K2 paper" refers to paper that has been infused with the synthetic drug known as K2, and its usage has been on the rise within prisons throughout the United States. Inmates have devised inventive methods to smuggle this drug into correctional facilities,...
Safeguarding Your Workplace: The Advantages of Oral Fluid Testing for current THC Impairment Detection.
Oral fluid testing has a window of detection that starts within minutes after usage and lasts for the entire 3-to-10-hour marijuana window of impairment. This short detection period allows employers to determine current impairment at work and not what drug the...
Understanding and Addressing Children’s Drug Use: A Parent’s Guide
As parents, one of our greatest concerns is ensuring the well-being of our children. Unfortunately, in today's complex world, we cannot ignore the reality of drug use among young people. It is essential to educate ourselves about the reasons behind children's drug...
Fentanyl: the greatest threat in the opioid crisis?
Update: 8/21/2024 NATIONAL FENTANYL PREVENTION AND AWARENESS DAY AUGUST 21 check out the video below from the DEA and download a Fentanyl information packet HERE. What is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid drug with significant medical...
Shreveport Grand Opening
Our DATCS-Shreveport office had its grand opening last Tuesday (03/15/2022). We were very excited to welcome and interact with all our attendees. We had a wonderful time socializing with each person and appreciate everyone taking...
DOT CBD Notice
DOT has released important information for employers and safety-sensitive employees. Please see below excerpt from the notice. DOT OFFICE OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY AND COMPLIANCE NOTICE, DOT CBD NOTICE https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOT/bulletins/27bd19f...
Clearinghouse, ARE YOU READY?
Starting January 6, 2020, employers will be required to query the Clearinghouse for current and prospective employees' drug and alcohol violations before permitting those employees to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on public roads and employers will be...
Cannabidiol and Drug Tests
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of approximately 400 compounds found in cannabis, the same plant that produces the psychoactive compound, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). While CBD is a cannabinoid and shares some structural similarities with THC, it does not produce a...