Are you ready for a DOT audit?

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Electronic Audit Checklist for DOT Companies   What is a DOT alcohol and drug testing audit?  The DOT audit or review regulates a company’s random alcohol and drug testing procedures and compliance. Records that would be required by the auditor would be: Pre-employment screening before hiring date After an accident When there is reasonable suspicion…

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Happy New Year!!! ????????

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We are so grateful for not only your continued partnership, but for your friendship, and we look forward to finding new ways to add value to your business in the new year! Review the requirements below for DOT record keeping. You can view the full document by visiting this  link.   FMCSA Requirements 1 Year: Negative…

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Kicking 2021 off!

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Welcome to the New Year! The team at MCC is thankful to the companies that we serve, for their continued partnership. 2020 was challenging for us all, yet there was still beauty to be found in even the toughest situations.             FMCSA Clearinghouse The FMCSA Clearinghouse has been running for…

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Crunch Time For Random Testing

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4th Quarter Crunch Time For Random Testing In Colorado October means beautiful fall colors, but it also marks the beginning of 4th quarter for business. For drug and alcohol compliance, now is the time to make sure you are on track to meet your annual random testing requirements. The Department of Transportation (DOT) mandates a…

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DOT Drug & Alcohol Supervisor Training Guidance

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Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training The Department of Transportation (DOT) has specific requirements for those supervisors who have been designated to supervise Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers. Section 49 CFR 382.603 requires that all persons designated to supervise drivers receive at least 60 minutes of training on alcohol misuse, and an additional 60 minutes of training on…

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Study Shows No Detectable Chance of Catching Virus from Breath Alcohol Test

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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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COVID-19 meets opioid addiction

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The current COVID-19 epidemic is colliding with our countries opioid epidemic in powerful ways.  Because of the negative impact opioids have on lung and heart health, people who use opioids at high levels may be more susceptible to COVID-19, or the illness may be more severe. The pandemic also presents another challenges, such as treatment…

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ODAPC COVID-19 Guidance

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Click on the buttons below to read the most recent updates by each DOT agency: https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/program-guidance#COVID-19%20Guidance

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Drug Screen Process

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Do you know how your urine sample is collected and processed? Read the article below from our Alere Toxicology laboratory, which is our house laboratory for MCC. CHAIN OF CUSTODY The results of a drug or alcohol test can have life-changing ramifications for a donor. For this reason, we handle every single sample with painstaking…

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