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DOT Marijuana Policy After Executive Order on Rescheduling
Last Updated: December 22, 2025Source: U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) – Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC)OverviewOn December 18, 2025, the President issued an Execut...
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FMCSA Rule Change: Non-Domiciled CDL Drivers (Effective Sept 29, 2025)
OverviewOn September 29, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) titled Restoring Integrity to the Issuance of Non-Domiciled Commercial Dri...
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What Is a DOT MIS Report (Management Information System Report) and When Must It Be Submitted?
Overview This article explains the purpose, content, and submission requirements for the Management Information System (MIS) report under the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcoho...
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Driver Qualification Maintenance | Electronic Transmission of Medical Certificate FAQ
🚛 FMCSA Medical Certification ChangesQ: What is the FMCSA National Registry Integration Initiative (NRII) Rule? A: The National Registry Integration Initiative (NRII) mandates that certified medica...
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Who Needs a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)? Exact Conditions for MMC Requirements
Overview This article explains the specific conditions under which an individual must hold a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), as defined by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). The MMC is a foundationa...
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Who Is Subject to U.S. Coast Guard Chemical Testing Requirements—and What Are the Requirements?
Overview This article explains who must comply with the U.S. Coast Guard’s (USCG) chemical testing requirements and what those requirements entail. Chemical testing—more commonly known as drug an...
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How Insurance Companies Use FMCSA CSA Scores to Evaluate Risk and Set Carrier Premiums Overview
This article explains how insurance companies use the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores to evaluate a motor carrier's safety ...
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What Is the FMCSA’s Offsite Audit Program?
Overview This article explains the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)’s Offsite Audit Program, including its origin, how and why it has become more common in recent years, and wh...
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How to Train In-House Collectors for DOT-Regulated Drug Testing (49 CFR Part 40)
Overview Employers regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) may choose to train their own employees as drug test collectors. These collectors must meet the requirements outlined i...
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How to Maintain an Accident Register in Compliance with FMCSA Requirements
Overview Motor carriers regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) are required to maintain an accident register under 49 CFR §390.15. This record helps carriers documen...