Industry News

Transportation Compliance

April 02, 2020

Truck drivers are meeting high demands for emergency operations and the delivery of supplies to support COVID-19. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a three-month waiver modifying existing regulations, which will allow commercial learning permit (CLP) holders to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to help meet the demand of COVID-19 operations. The waiver is effective March 28, 2020, to June 30, 2020, or until the revocation of the President’s declaration of national emergency under 42 U.S.C. § 5191(b) related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), whichever is sooner. By doing so, this will prevent the possibility of a CMV driver shortage and help transport goods and services to meet the needs of the COVID-19 emergency.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

March 25, 2020

As the spread of COVID-19 continues to affect our businesses, jobs, and daily lives, DISA Global Solutions is closely monitoring the situation and ensuring that our customers receive the most up-to-date and accurate information as it becomes available. Despite the situation, safety is paramount, and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued guidance for employers to continue drug and alcohol testing to meet compliance standards.

Transportation Compliance

March 11, 2020

The New Hampshire Motor Transport Association (NHMTA) held a winter conference on February 23-26 in Key West, Florida. This conference welcomed a number of industry professionals to present over trending topics in the transportation industry, including our very own Steve Howell, AVP of Transportation Sales.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

February 26, 2020

DISA Global Solutions’ third annual Owner Survey aims to provide a better understanding of industry best practices by collecting, organizing, and reporting on important workplace safety topics. To offer as much industry insight as possible, we’ve gathered feedback and information on both upstream and downstream owners within our consortium regarding their employee screening processes. The results of the report help them to analyze and compare their practices and adjust their policies to better meet industry best practices.

Background Check

February 21, 2020

Each year brings new laws, changes to existing laws, and regulations that can affect employers and their background check programs and procedures. At the start of 2020, we’re already seeing a number of new ban the box laws for some cities and states, including San Francisco, California, Waterloo, Iowa, and Grand Rapids, Michigan, as well as a statewide ban for Maryland. Regardless if your state and/or city is included in this year’s updates, employers should always stay alert and aware of what their state’s laws are to maintain compliance when conducting background checks on their applicants or employees.

Transportation Compliance

February 14, 2020

As winter comes to an end and we head into spring, frost laws, also known as seasonal weight restrictions, will soon go into effect. These laws or restrictions exist across many northern states and Canada provinces, and can vary greatly by state or province due to the different weather conditions. For employers in the transportation industry, it’s vital to stay informed of the latest laws and when they go into effect as we approach the spring season.

Transportation Compliance

February 05, 2020

The FMCSA previously announced an Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule compliance date of February 7, 2020 but has since extended that to February 7, 2022 allowing more time for the development of the Training Provider Registry (TPR).