DOT: Department of Transportation

Impairing Prescription Medication Use & Fitness for Duty

At the recent Oil Sands Expo, DriverCheck’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jonathan W. Davids, shared important insights during his presentation “Medication Madness: Impairing Prescription Medication Use & Fitness for Duty.” His talk highlighted the often-overlooked risks that prescription medications can pose in safety-sensitive industries.

Why English Language Proficiency Matters for DOT-Regulated Motor Carrier Companies

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), has recently made it clear: English language proficiency (ELP) is not just a formality - it’s a regulatory requirement that is now being enforced more rigorously by the current US administration.