Industry News

Transportation Compliance

July 19, 2023

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse is an online resource enhancing the safety of America's roadways. It provides employers, drivers, state driver licensing agencies, and law enforcement personnel with real-time access to crucial information about driver drug and alcohol violations. This transparency promotes heightened safety within the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) industry.

Background Check

July 12, 2023

The year 2023 marks a significant shift in the legal landscape of the United States, with lawmakers across the country turning their attention to social inequities and ways to address them. The conversation around pay equity and transparency has taken center stage, reflecting the nation's growing concern for wage equality and negotiation empowerment. This commitment has spurred new legislation to combat the pervasive gender pay gap, which continues to disadvantage women and minority communities in the labor market.

Background Check

July 12, 2023

In the modern, interconnected world of business, the importance of a thorough and comprehensive background screening process cannot be overstated. Background checks are no longer a mere formality or a simple tick on a checklist. They have evolved into a critical component of the hiring process, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity, safety, and productivity of the workforce. DISA Global Solutions, an industry leader, understands the significance of these services in the current industry landscape and helps employers with risk mitigation and informed decision-making.

Transportation Compliance

July 06, 2023

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has implemented a new policy where user accounts on the Clearinghouse portal will be automatically deleted after 90-days of inactivity. This action is significant as the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a required database search for anyone hiring a driver covered by the FMCSA for employers, providing vital information about drivers' Drug and Alcohol Program violations. Therefore, to ensure uninterrupted access to this vital resource, users must ensure the regular activity of their accounts. Losing access to your account might disrupt your operations and compliance with FMCSA regulations. Additionally, account deletions due to inactivity will require users to undergo the entire registration process again, which could lead to potential delays in verifying drivers’ compliance with drug and alcohol regulations.

Transportation Compliance

June 29, 2023

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is constantly working to enhance the safety of public roads. As a part of its efforts, the FMCSA recently announced some proposed changes to the Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) Safety Measurement System (SMS). In addition, the Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP) is also up for expansion. Dan Horvath, Vice President of Safety Policy for the American Trucking Association, recently presented a webinar with DISA covering everything employers need to know about the proposed changes to the CSA/SMS methodology. Here’s a quick and comprehensive summary!

Background Check

June 27, 2023

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the COVID-19 temporary flexibilities for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification will end on July 31, 2023, returning to the standard in-person physical document inspections. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced that employers must complete these in-person inspections for all employees whose documents were inspected remotely during the period of temporary flexibilities by August 30, 2023.

Background Check

June 23, 2023

Steering a business in the transportation sector involves navigating through a maze of regulatory requirements, including DOT background checks. Mandated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and overseen by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), these checks ensure the safety of our roads by vetting the men and women behind the wheel.