Industry News & Trends
DISA’s insights, tips, and trends cover various topics from human capital management to compliance updates for background screening, drug & alcohol testing, and more. These articles are written by DISA experts and partners worldwide. We highlight the issues and topics that have an impact on the hiring process.
Announcing the 2025 Melissa Linville Criminal Justice Scholarship Winners
Meet the 2025 Melissa Linville Criminal Justice Scholarship winners, honoring service, integrity, and the pursuit of justice careers.
DISA 2025 Melissa Linville Criminal Justice Scholarship Open Now
Apply by July 25, 2025: Win $500 via DISA’s Melissa Linville scholarship for criminal justice students showing leadership and commitment to justice.
Veriforce and DISA Announce Strategic Integration to Streamline Contractor Compliance and Accelerate Workforce Qualification
Direct integration boosts contractor compliance, worker qualification, and regulatory readiness with secure, real‑time data flow.
8 Ways to Strengthen Workplace Safety Culture from the Inside Out
Boost DOT compliance, fleet safety, and driver risk management with eight proven strategies to build a strong safety culture from within.
Ohio Updates Voluntary Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
Ohio’s new SUPR program replaces DFSP, offering 4 compliance levels with incentives, training, and reimbursements for workplace drug testing.
FMCSA Rule Eliminates Paper MECs for CDL/CLP Drivers
Discover FMCSA’s new digital MEC rule for CDL/CLP drivers: MVR‑based certification, no paper MECs. Learn steps, compliance, and impact.
FMCSA Renews Hollywood Exemption on Truck Driver Hiring Rules
FMCSA extends DECS’s hiring exemption through 2030, streamlining driver screening for film crews while upholding federal DOT safety standards.
What Employers Should Know About DOT Oral Fluid Testing Rules
DOT now allows oral fluid drug testing, but implementation is pending. Learn what employers need to prepare for full compliance in 2025.
Washington Fair Chance Act 2026 Brings Significant Changes for Employers
Major 2026 updates to Washington’s Fair Chance Act impact hiring. Learn how to stay compliant with new timing, notice, and assessment requirements.
What Are Green Factors and Why They Matter for Background Screening
Learn how Green Factors guide fair hiring decisions using criminal records. Ensure compliance with EEOC and Title VII requirements.
DISA Earns Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top Workplaces Award for the Second Year in a Row
DISA earns 2025 Top Workplaces honor from The Philadelphia Inquirer for a third straight year, reflecting a strong culture and employee-first values.
Optimizing Driver Hiring and Compliance Through Automation
Streamline your driver onboarding with integrated compliance tools from DISA. Automate DOT files, MVR monitoring, drug testing, and more to reduce risk and hire faster.