Blog

The road is an unpredictable place. From poor driving to inclement weather and unsafe driving conditions, there are a number of things that lead to possible accidents. In an effort to reinforce the importance of driver and vehicle safety, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducts an Annual International Roadcheck. This is a 72-hour enforcement…

With several COVID-19 vaccines now available, in record time, learning exactly how to get vaccinated can be a little overwhelming. One of the largest contributors to the confusion is that each state’s vaccine distribution is managed differently, which means eligibility requirements, appointment setting, and guidelines and regulations vary state-to-state. In addition to each state having…

When interviewing a candidate for an open position at your company, you may have a gut instinct about that individual. Intuition can play a role and help supplement a candidate’s resume and experience in the hiring process. But before you make an offer, you should also run a background check on the candidate. While background…

You have likely heard the expression knowledge is power many times throughout your lifetime. This saying holds true especially when it comes to understanding the gravity, implications, and facts about drugs and alcohol. With National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® coming up, we wanted to share a few important reminders and how you can get…

Many businesses and industries have been facing unprecedented challenges for the past year and are trying to navigate the best workplace policies to safely reopen.  In these still uncertain times, the only way businesses will survive the storm is to find the right balance that protects their employees, customers, and business.  However, finding that balance…

Serology and IgG Antibodies Explained Antibodies/Serologic Testing Explained Serologic testing is used to analyze blood specimens for the presence of proteins, called antibodies, made in response to an infection. The presence of specific antibodies indicates that an individual has been infected by that specific pathogen. For many infectious diseases, serology is used retrospectively to confirm…

As the one-year mark of COVID-19 approaches and more vaccines become increasingly available, it begs the question of what returning to work will look like. There are still numerous employment and safe working guideline uncertainties from employees, employers, and consumers.  As the one-year mark of COVID-19 approaches and more vaccines become increasingly available, it begs…

Employee wellness programs have many benefits, including increased productivity, higher employee retention rates, and more engaged, energized employees overall. But planning, implementing, and maintaining an employee wellness program is a big undertaking. How can you do it successfully and reap the rewards it brings?  4 Steps to Creating Employee Wellness Programs  Here are four steps…

How can you improve your existing alcohol testing program? Every DOT federal carrier must have one in place, but here are three key recommendations to help ensure that nothing falls through the cracks. Breath Alcohol Testing Standard Process & Procedures A Breath Alcohol Test (BAT) is an instant test which is not processed by the…

While it is still in its infancy, the FMCSA Clearinghouse has been able to monitor their impact on highway safety by recording, querying and reporting.