Words of Wisdom from the Champ Are you a CDL driver who has recently failed or missed a drug or alcohol test? If so, you might be feeling anxious, frustrated, or even hopeless. However, the truth is that this setback could be an opportunity for you to turn your career around and achieve greater success and earnings than ever before.  As Muhammad Ali once said, “You don’t lose if you get knocked down, you lose if you stay down.” So, if you’re currently facing the return to duty process, don’t let it discourage you. Instead, embrace it as a chance to grow, learn, and succeed. According to recent research, active CDL drivers earn at least $200-$300 more in weekly compensation compared to other comparable jobs in the transportation industry. This means that by completing the return to duty process and getting back on the road, you could significantly improve your financial situation…...

Choosing a Substance Abuse Professional: Tips for DERs As a Designated Employer Representative (DER), you have an important role in helping commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders who have violated drug and alcohol testing policies get back into compliance. One key aspect of this process is selecting a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) to work with the individual. If you’re looking for a good SAP to support CDL holders in your organization, consider TheDOTSAP.com. Our team of qualified and experienced SAPs has a track record of helping CDL holders overcome substance abuse and addiction and get back into compliance. Here are some additional tips for choosing a good SAP: Look for qualifications and credentials: A good SAP should have the necessary qualifications and credentials, such as a master’s degree in a related field (e.g., social work, psychology, counseling), certification from a professional organization (e.g., International Certification Reciprocity Consortium, Substance Abuse and Addiction…...

School Bus Drivers – Getting Back on Track As a school bus driver, you have a critical responsibility to operate your vehicle safely and responsibly, and that includes complying with drug and alcohol testing policies. If you have already failed a drug test, it is important to take swift action to resolve the issue and get back into compliance. By doing so, you can not only protect your job and your professional reputation, but also enjoy a range of personal and professional benefits. Working with a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) can be an important step in resolving drug test failures and getting back into compliance. SAPs are trained and qualified professionals who can assess, evaluate, and recommend treatment and education for individuals who have violated their company’s drug and alcohol policies. At thedotsap.com, we offer support, guidance, and personalized treatment and education plan recommendations to help school bus drivers overcome…...

Failing a drug test can be a difficult and stressful experience Failing a drug test can be a difficult and stressful experience, especially if you are a CDL driver who relies on your ability to operate a commercial vehicle for your livelihood. However, it is important to remember that you are not alone, and that there are steps you can take to get back on track and stay sober and compliant moving forward. As a CDL driver, you are responsible for operating large commercial vehicles safely and responsibly, and that includes complying with drug and alcohol testing policies. These policies are in place to protect the safety of yourself, your fellow drivers, and the public, and violating them can have serious consequences. If you have already failed a drug test, you may be required to work with a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) to address the issue and get back into…...

Starting Off 2023 on the Right Footing with CDL Compliance Get on the right track with Clearinghouse and resume your career as a CDL driver.  As you know you are responsible for operating large commercial vehicles safely and responsibly, and that includes complying with drug and alcohol testing policies. These policies are in place to protect the safety of yourself, your fellow drivers, and the public, and violating them can have serious consequences. If you do violate a drug and alcohol testing policy, you may be required to work with a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) to address the issue and get back into compliance. But what exactly is a SAP and what do they do? A SAP is a trained and qualified professional who can assess, evaluate, and recommend treatment and education for individuals who have violated their company’s drug and alcohol policies. SAPs are typically licensed mental health professionals…...

The Importance of Drug and Alcohol Compliance for CDL Driver As a CDL driver, you are responsible for operating large commercial vehicles safely and responsibly, and that includes complying with drug and alcohol testing policies. These policies are in place to protect the safety of yourself, your fellow drivers, and the public, and violating them can have serious consequences. Substance abuse can impair your judgment, reaction time, and overall ability to operate a vehicle safely, and it can also lead to accidents, injuries, and fatalities. That’s why it is so important to stay sober and compliant with drug and alcohol testing policies, and to seek help and support if you are struggling with substance abuse or addiction. But what happens if you do violate a drug and alcohol testing policy? Depending on the circumstances, you may be required to work with a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) to address the issue…...