Here’s a brief overview of the areas that will be reviewed during a DOT audit: General Company Information Driver Qualification Files (DQFs) Hours of Service (HOS) Records Vehicle Maintenance Files Accident register & Crashes(If you have more than 2 crashes for ever 1,000,000 miles traveled, you’re a prime target for a DOT audit.) Drug & Alcohol Testing Program Company Policies & Safety Procedures(My sweet spot!) If you manage a Compliance Program for companies or are thinking about offering this service to your clients, please ensure that you are aware of the companies current system for managing this process so that you can identify the gaps and analyze where you can add value. Verified & Vetted Compliance Solutions works with carriers to help them implement new programs and policies, ensure they compliant with regulatory requirements and analyze their success.

Employers regulated by the following DOT agencies are required to send applicants and employees for DOT drug tests. The following safety-sensitive employees and applicants for these positions must take DOT drug tests: - Air traffic controllers - Aircraft dispatchers - Airline flight crew members - Airline pilots - Bus drivers - Commercial truck drivers - Flight attendants - Flight instructors - Flight operations control specialists - Pipeline/hazardous materials emergency responders - Pipeline/hazardous materials maintenance workers - Pipeline/hazardous materials operators - Train conductors - Train dispatchers - Train engineers - Train operators - Train signalmen - Train utility employees - U.S. Coast Guard service members

Learn the roles and relationships between Collectors, BATs, Labs, TPAs, MROs, and SAPs. Understanding the service ecosystem helps you know where your business fits. Example:A mobile collector may contract with remote clinics and national labs, allowing them to quickly expand reach without a physical office. Discussion Questions: - Which service agent do you think is most critical to success in a drug testing business? - Who would be your ideal local partner? 

Many small businesses are incorporating drug testing for compliance, and mobile services are rapidly expanding due to low overhead and broad client reach. Discussion Questions: - How do you think industry regulation influences business opportunities in drug testing? - What service model (mobile, in-office, franchise) most appeals to you and why? 

Short answer: No. You don’t need to drive trucks.You don’t need to own a collection site. You don’t even need to physically touch a testing kit. What you do need: ✅ An understanding of DOT/FMCSA compliance rules (we’ll get you there) ✅ A structured backend system for tracking fleets ✅ A way to manage reporting, random pools, DQ files, and violations ✅ Templates, SOPs, and processes that prove reliability Many compliance agencies operate: * 100% remotely * Using dashboards & automated reminders * Coordinating with SAP providers, MROs, and clinics when needed * 🤪Charging retainers for monthly oversight Fleets don’t pay for CDL experience —They pay for compliance certainty and audit protection. If you once thought you needed a CDL or clinic to do this, comment “SHOCKED.”