Industry News

Transportation Compliance

October 14, 2019

Employers in the transportation industry are required to comply with federal regulations set forth by the Department of Transportation (DOT). If you have employees who get behind the wheel for work, it’s important to follow the compliance standards and regulations required for the job to maintain safety on the roads. Since employers can be held liable for the actions of their employees who operate vehicles for a living, it’s vital that industry-specific employment screening procedures take place to avoid risk, fees, and fines.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

October 08, 2019

Most employers are familiar with pre-employment drug testing as a standard hiring procedure, but employee screening may extend further depending on the position and industry requirements. When building an implementing a drug testing program, employers must take several things into consideration, including state laws to protect their company while abiding by industry requirements. Since there are many different options to choose from when creating a drug testing program, it’s important to understand the types of testing and the methodologies used to carry them out.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

October 02, 2019

As we gather new information regarding Oklahoma medical marijuana laws and regulations we will continue to add to this page. The last update was on 09/02/2019.

Background Check

September 16, 2019

The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) voted at the 2019 NAPBS Annual Conference to approve the rebranding of their name to the Professional Background Check Association (PBSA). This change will transition the company into a global organization which was initiated 12 years ago by creating an international committee and three international chapters. This rebranding will be accompanied by a new logo and website, which you can view here.

Background Check

September 06, 2019

As an employer, you want to ensure a safe hire every time to protect your company’s reputation and workplace safety. Employees are often screened during the hiring process with a background check according to the company’s policy. Depending on the employer and the industry, background checks can vary greatly. Here is an in-depth guide to background checks, establishing what they are, how to use them, and how employers can benefit from them when conducted properly.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

August 29, 2019

In 2018, the opioid epidemic was at its peak with prescription pain killers becoming a gateway drug leading to drug abuse of fentanyl and heroin. After three waves of opioid overdose deaths, which saw drug abusers jump from opiates to fentanyl then heroin, we’re now entering the fourth, which is methamphetamine. As legislation enforces new opioid laws, the opioid epidemic is causing an increase in methamphetamine use.

Transportation Compliance

August 20, 2019

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed modifications to the current Hours of Service (HOS) rules that will increase safety standards and allow more flexibility for commercial drivers while they are on duty. The proposal was published on August 15th, with a 45-day comment period following. The changes would not interfere with driving time and continue to prevent Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers from driving more than eight consecutive hours without a 30-minute change in duty status. HOS rules are implemented to make the roads safer by requiring drivers to log their driving hours with accuracy and completion and limits the number of hours a driver can drive each day, which reduces fatigued drivers.