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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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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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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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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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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Many people use the term opiate and opioid interchangeably, but is there a difference? The answer is yes. Quest Diagnostics Employer Solutions uses the definitions below to help us understand the difference between the terms. Opiates refers to a natural, psychoactive substance with morphine-like effects derived from the flowering opium poppy plant that shares…
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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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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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