The new FMCSA Clearinghouse regulations that began in January of 2020 have been a much-needed success. An employer utilizes the Clearinghouse to determine whether current and prospective employees have incurred a drug or alcohol program violation that would prohibit them from performing safety-sensitive functions, including operating a CMV (Commercial Motor Vehicle) The Clearinghouse also provides…
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MCC is excited to announce our first annual Drug and Alcohol Compliance Conference. This conference will cover topics related to DOT/FMCSA drug and alcohol testing, as well as topics such as drug trends and leadership. We will be bringing in two speakers directly from the FMCSA, to discuss the FMCSA Clearinghouse and best practices for…
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4th Quarter Reasonable Suspicion Training When : Thursday November 10th at 9:00am Didn’t have time to catch one of our other classes this year? Reserve your spot now and finish 2022 strong! What is Reasonable Suspicion? Reasonable suspicion is described as a set of circumstances that give you reason to conduct a “fitness for…
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Join our 3rd quarter Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training course! When: Thursday August 18th from 9am to 11am What is Reasonable Suspicion? Reasonable suspicion is described as a set of circumstances that give you reason to conduct a “fitness for duty” assessment of an employee based on objective observations. Reasonable suspicion training is a requirement for…
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A reminder to complete DOT required quarterly random employee drug and alcohol screening for 1st quarter of 2022 It is the responsibility of the employer to provide random testing for all DOT (Department of Transportation) employees. CDL drivers must be randomly tested throughout the year. An employer who employs only himself/herself as a driver, who…
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Happy New Year! Holiday Hours New Years Eve 8-12pm New Years Day Closed The team at MCC would like to take a moment and thank our clients for their partnership during this challenging year. We believe that difficult times create strong people and businesses. Wishing you and your family a prosperous 2021!
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The FMCSA Clearinghouse has released a report showing the data collected from January through July of 2020. The data in this report highlights the effectiveness of the Clearinghouse in managing drug and alcohol violations. It is important to remember that all employers with DOT/FMCSA employees, must be registered in the Clearinghouse. If you have…
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At MCC we use Lifeloc Technologies as our trusted source for DOT approved breath alcohol testing devices. We feel it is important to proactively inform you about the safety of our devices. One of the reasons we have chosen Lifeloc Technologies, is because they are a global leader in the industry. Lifeloc understands the…
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) restricts the questions an employer can ask, regarding an employees prescription drug use. Unfortunately, many prescribed drugs can impair a persons ability to perform their job safety. As a supervisor, it is imperative you are able to ask these questions in a way that protects the employees privacy,…
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The National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA), reported Monday that in response to the economic consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the DOT/FMCSA has issued a three month waiver for certain pre-employment drug screens. Pre-employment drug screens for furloughed employees will be waived until September 30th, 2020. “Consistent with the statutory requirements for waivers,…
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