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Company Announcement

DISA Announces the 2026 Melissa Linville Criminal Justice Scholarship Recipients

Tarrah Martinez
Tarrah Martinez
Communications Supervisor
DISA Global Solutions

DISA Global Solutions is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Melissa Linville Criminal Justice Scholarship, an annual award honoring the life and legacy of Melissa M. Linville. This scholarship recognizes outstanding students who are committed to justice, service, and creating meaningful change in their communities through careers in the criminal justice field. 

August 14, 2026
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Drug and Alcohol Testing August 13, 2026

Oklahoma HB 3127 Expands Employer Authority Under Medical Marijuana Law
Lanson Hoopai
Lanson Hoopai

Oklahoma HB 3127 expands employer authority over positive marijuana tests. Learn what policies, notices, and safety-sensitive reviews to update. 

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General HR August 10, 2026

Multi-State Workforce Compliance: Managing Remote Employees Across State Lines
Lanson Hoopai
Lanson Hoopai

Manage multi-state workforce compliance for remote employees with guidance on payroll, screening, drug testing, I-9, handbooks, and policy workflows.

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Transportation Compliance August 07, 2026

ATA Regulatory Update: DOT Drug Testing and Driver Qualification Updates
Lanson Hoopai
Lanson Hoopai

Learn key ATA regulatory updates on DOT drug testing, marijuana rescheduling, oral fluid and hair testing, and FMCSA Clearinghouse risks.

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Background Screening August 06, 2026

How to Spot Fake Credentials Before You Hire
Lanson Hoopai
Lanson Hoopai

Learn how to detect fake credentials, verify experience, and reduce hiring risk with practical checks for identity, education, work history, and licenses.

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Transportation Compliance August 05, 2026

Building a High-ROI Safety Culture: Rethinking CSA Scores and Driver Incentives
Kristi Spehr
Kristi Spehr

Learn how fleets can pair CSA scores with driver incentives, coaching, and workforce practices to build a safer, higher-ROI safety culture.

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Transportation Compliance July 31, 2026

FMCSA English Proficiency Rule: What Fleets Need to Know
Chris Eichenberg
Chris Eichenberg

Understand FMCSA English proficiency enforcement, 49 CFR 391.11, roadside inspections, and steps fleets can take to manage driver qualification risk.

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Drug and Alcohol Testing July 29, 2026

How Colleges and Universities Can Build an Effective Employee Drug Testing Program
Lanson Hoopai
Lanson Hoopai

Learn how colleges and universities can build role-based employee drug testing programs for healthcare, safety-sensitive, and campus roles.

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Background Screening July 27, 2026

Why “Instant” Background Checks Can End Up Costing Colleges and Universities More
Lanson Hoopai
Lanson Hoopai

Instant background checks can create hidden costs for colleges and universities. Learn how full-service screening can support hiring, interns, safety, and compliance. 

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Transportation Compliance July 24, 2026

HOS Enforcement and ELD Fraud: What Fleets Should Do Now
Kristi Spehr
Kristi Spehr

A missed annotation, repeated log edit, unresolved unassigned driving time, or device issue may seem small in the moment. But when those issues start to pile up, they can turn into a larger Electronic Logging Device (ELD) compliance problem during a roadside inspection, safety audit, or internal review.

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Occupational Health July 17, 2026

Heat, Fatigue, Medications, and Stress: The Oft-Missed Causes of Workplace Impairment
Lanson Hoopai
Lanson Hoopai

Fatigue. Heat. Prescription medications. Stress. Each of these factors can impair an employee's ability to safely operate equipment, make sound decisions, and respond appropriately in high-risk situations, and yet they rarely trigger the same level of organizational urgency as a positive drug test. That gap in attention is costing companies. It may be costing lives.

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Background Screening July 15, 2026

Why Fast Background Screening Should Not Sacrifice Accuracy
Lanson Hoopai
Lanson Hoopai

Learn why rushing background screening can increase errors, delays, and compliance risk, and how to improve turnaround time without cutting corners.

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