Kathy Close is a transportation editor at J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. Her areas of expertise include transportation security, DOT drug and alcohol testing, and driver qualification.
Find out more about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) notices that may impact your driver’s medical qualifications.
During the cold and flu season, commercial motor vehicle drivers often take medications for respiratory illnesses. However, some of these medications can cause side effects that create safety risks.
For commercial drivers petitioning the FMCSA for a medical exemption, there are specific procedures that must be followed. Six steps to obtain an exemption are shared.
It's amazing how quickly time flies by. Regardless of the time of year, changes in weather can have a significant impact on highway safety across the United States.
Are your employees familiar with the personal conveyance (PC) provision? Improper use of this provision can lead to violations and even jeopardize your safety record. Find out more about acceptable and unacceptable instances of PC.
Consider the following frequently asked questions re-garding options when waiting for driver drug test results.
An unfavorable compliance review can result in a public relations nightmare, high insurance rates, and difficulty in attracting quality drivers. But motor carriers have an opportunity to ask for a do-over.
Saliva-based drug testing will soon be an option for motor carriers when sending CDL drivers for U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) testing. Do you know what to expect?
Drivers with a stable insulin regimen and properly controlled insulin-treated diabetes mellitus may be medically certified to drive commercial trucks.
When screening an applicant for a regulated commercial driving position, it is often difficult to know the individual’s true capabilities. Unless you personally see the applicant in action you may have no idea how he or she will handle your vehicles. This is where a thorough road test comes in.
To be left in the dark about changes to a driver’s record puts a motor carrier at risk of placing an impaired driver behind the wheel.
Learn more about log falsification strategies, how to identify them, and how to prevent them from happening.
The rules have changed regarding how fleets check potential drivers' drug and alcohol testing history.
Learn about some of the more commonly used FMCSR driver exceptions and the potential problems they present.
Do know the answers to these frequently asked questions aboout emergency equipment on hand in all of your commercial motor vehicles?
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