If you’re driving a truck you shouldn’t be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Recently, on November 18, more than 178,00 truck drivers (and other CDL holders) had their licenses downgraded and their commercial driving privileges revoked. They were classified as “prohibited” status in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse…. Read more »
Truckers depend on having their CDL (commercial driver’s license) in order to make a living, feed their families, and have somewhere to go every day to work and get paid. What happens to your CDL if you get a DUI? Unfortunately, you get your CDL suspended for one year for first time offenders. If it’s… Read more »
When an employer lets you know that they will be screening your background, what are they actually looking for? According to The Federal Bureau of Investigation, your potential employer can request a background check and thus might be provided with information pertaining to Criminal Records (on a National, Federal, State, and County level), Federal Bankruptcy… Read more »
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has alcohol and drug-testing regulations put in place to promote a safer driving environment for truck drivers and those with whom they share the road. The two most notable procedures involved are the pre-employment and post-accident screenings. All truck drivers should be aware of the process and prepared… Read more »