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DOT COMPLIANCE

Why Choose DOT Compliance?

With today’s ever-changing drug and alcohol testing regulations, it is imperative that motor carriers and companies stay abreast to remain in compliance. The consequences of non-compliance now reach far beyond unannounced audits and fines and penalties, including civil lawsuits and/or criminal prosecution.

Our DOT Compliance Specialists provide companies with a complete range of services guaranteeing compliance. From Federal Drug and Alcohol testing to Regulations Trainings, we offer an all-encompassing solution for employers.

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Our Comprehensive DOT Compliance Program

We offer a wide range of services tailored to ensure your company remains compliant.

  • DOT Drug & Alcohol Program
  • Hours of Service/Log Auditing
  • Maintenance Files Services
  • Safety and Compliance Review Assistance
  • FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Support
  • DOT Training
  • Regulations Update Service
  • Driver Qualification Files Services
  • Set up recordkeeping system (five years, two years and one year) required by DOT.
  • Set up drug and alcohol testing files for all CDL drivers.
  • Set up drug and alcohol random testing program.
  • Set up collection sites or arrange for on-site testing.
  • Manage FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse required query checks and reporting requirements for drug & alcohol violations on behalf of employer.
  • Assist management in writing a comprehensive company policy to ensure compliance by drivers.
  • Train all drivers and company supervisors in drug and alcohol awareness.
  • Train and certify all company supervisors in reasonable suspicion techniques.
  • Conduct quarterly reviews to ensure that the required drug and alcohol testing rates are being met.
  • Assist management in matters regarding positive drug and alcohol tests (suspension, termination or employee assistance program).
  • Assist and train management in maintaining proper time records.
  • Train drivers in the proper use of logbooks and other types of time records.
  • Train management and drivers in hours-of-service limitations.
  • Periodically conduct audits on logs/ELDs being submitted for violations.
  • Assist and train management in the requirements regarding inspection, repair and maintenance of commercial motor vehicles.
  • Train management and drivers in the out of service criteria utilized by the State Police during roadside inspections.
  • Train drivers in proper pre and post inspection procedures.
  • Set up system for retaining vehicle inspection reports as required.
  • Assist management in preparing for State Police/DOT compliance reviews.
  • Represent management during official State Police/DOT audits.
  • Authorize Patriot Testing as your Third-Party Administrator to perform the FMCSA required Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse queries and report drug and alcohol violations on your behalf.
  • The Clearinghouse is a database that contains information about violations of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)’s drug and alcohol testing program for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders. It gives employers real-time information about CDL and CLP holder’s drug & alcohol program violations.
  • Keep management informed in matters regarding the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Hazardous Materials Regulations, and Massachusetts laws concerning commercial motor vehicle safety.
  • Train drivers and management in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
  • Train drivers and management in the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
  • Train drivers and management in state laws pertaining to commercial motor vehicle safety.
  • Train drivers and management in accident reporting and investigation techniques.
  • Train drivers in State Police roadside inspection procedures.
  • Conduct remedial training on any safety matter with drivers and management as needed.
  • Set up new and/or revise present files to meet the current DOT standard.
  • Obtain required documents from every regulated driver with the assistance of management.
  • Set up the DOT pre-employment procedure and train management in its use. Areas covered include application for employment, medical certifications, driving records (RMV), background checks, alcohol and drug program information from previous employers and pre-employment drug screen procedures.
  • Train and assist management in conducting the required annual reviews on each driver.
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