The T.I.D.A. [Trucking Industry Defense Association] Conference was unique. It is ‘the other half’. What does that mean? The ‘first half’ is CMS – we assist our clients in hiring, qualifying, and keeping the best drivers. We base this on negative drug screens, a...
QUESTION: What do you call 50 lawyers in a room with 50 trucking claims analysts, and two CMS guys? ANSWER: The 2017 TIDA Advanced Seminar TIDA [Trucking Industry Defense Association] is a twenty-four year old nonprofit association devoted to sharing knowledge and...
At CMS, we have the discussion about DOT drug tests, and whether or not they look for painkillers, on a regular basis. Here is a quick overview: Do DOT Drug Tests look for painkillers? No. Why not? Because the wheels of government move slowly. But I thought DOT tested...
What is a consortium and why do people need it? Drug and Alcohol Testing are one of the many regulations motor carriers must follow. Every driver must have a Pre-Employment Drug Screen. Post-accident testing must follow very specific criteria. Random drug and...
