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.
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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.
DOT’s reasonable suspicion training rules leave room for interpretation. Here’s how fleets handle training, documentation, and supervisor judgment.
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Keep DOT drug and alcohol testing records audit-ready with secure storage, controlled access, release rules, and retention requirements.
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DOT audits catch more than critical violations. Learn why every infraction matters, how fines add up, and what carriers must fix to stay compliant.
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Find out when to create a new driver qualification file, what to update, and how to handle DOT testing after driver leave or termination.
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Starting June 23, 2025, FMCSA's digital transmission will eliminate the paper trail for CDL med cards, simplifying fleet recordkeeping and compliance.
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Who regulates truck driver safety — OSHA or FMCSA? The answer is both. Learn how the General Duty Clause applies to fleets and how to avoid costly violations.
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Drivers with prohibited Clearinghouse status now face CDL/CLP downgrades. Learn how SDLAs enforce the rules and what steps are needed for reinstatement.
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Is your fleet CDL-compliant? Find out how to stay ahead of inspections and audits.
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What are a fleet’s expectations and requirements for maintaining driver qualification and other related records? Be sure to know what you need on hand in the event of an audit and understand how long you need to maintain those records.
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Effective scheduling, understanding the requirements, and developing a process can make complying with the annual inspection requirement much easier.
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