DOT Coronavirus Guidance for Drug & Alcohol Testing

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued guidance relating to Federal testing during the Coronavirus pandemic. The published guidance may be found here: https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/compliance-with-dot-drug-and-alcohol-testing-regulations Essentially, the DOT is allowing a bit of leeway to covered/regulated employers that may not be able to meet Federal drug and alcohol testing requirements according to the 49 CFR Part […]

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2020 DOT RANDOM TESTING RATES PUBLISHED

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced drug and alcohol random testing rates for calendar year 2020.  The new rates are available on our website at: https://certifiedtrainingsolutions.com/current-dot-random-drug-and-alcohol-testing-rates.htmlThe only major change for 2020 is an increase in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) random drug testing rate, which has increased from 25% to 50%.Covered/regulated employers are […]

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse Introduction

Certified Training Solutions has posted a new Newsletter article regarding the new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse. FMCSA-regulated employers are required to register for the Clearinghouse and begin using it January 6, 2020. Medical Review Officers (MROs), Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs), and C/TPAs will also need to register to enter mandatory information regarding commercial motor […]

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FMCSA Military Driver Programs Will Make it Easier for Military & Veterans to Become CDL Drivers

Certified Training Solutions is pleased to share the news from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in support of our veterans with its Military Driver Programs. More details may be found at: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/commercial-drivers-license/military-driver-programs Certified Training Solutions APPRECIATES OUR MILITARY and VETERANS. Thank You for your service!!

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What are the DOT requirements for Reasonable Suspicion Training for Supervisors?  Learn the answer NOW in this FREE, on-demand webinar

Free On-demand Webinar posted today:  Reasonable Suspicion for Supervisors-Training Requirements under the DOT (FMCSA, FRA, etc.) Watch the webinar hereor on Youtube at: youtu.be/znMmY2q2JeE This free, 10-minute webinar will teach you what the Department of Transportation [DOT] training requirements for supervisor reasonable suspicion (drug & alcohol use awareness) are.  This training video covers the mandated training […]

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FMCSA Post-accident Testing: New Online Training Course Announcement

Certified Training Solutions is pleased to announce our brand new, fully online training course for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) POST-ACCIDENT testing.  This online training will answer the supervisor’s, manager’s, and designated employer representative’s questions regarding post-accident drug and alcohol testing in the transportation industry, such as: When does a truck driver or school […]

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Year-end Training Compliance Reminder

Welcome to the November! Colder weather is setting in across the country, and this is the time when most folks begin thinking about the Holidays.Certified Training Solutions would like to remind everyone in DOT- and drug & alcohol testing-related industries not to forget about training and compliance during this busy time of the year.  The […]

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