The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has revised three rules for drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to clarify that CMV drivers may not use Schedule I drugs and be qualified to drive CMVs. These
become effective on February 29, 2012.
The purpose of the changes are to clarify perceived inconsistencies in [...]
While most organizations involved in background screening in the transportation industry are keenly aware of the industry’s tight regulatory atmosphere and focus on safety, many employers may not be as familiar with background checks that go beyond the minimum requirements of regulating authorities.
The HireRight Transportation Spotlight reveals the employment screening [...]
According to the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 66 percent of substance abusers aged 18 and over are employed. With this knowledge at hand, one would assume that a vast majority of employers use employee drug screening.
Surprisingly, more than 40 percent of employers do not conduct pre-employment [...]
All U.S. employers are required to comply with the Form I-9 employment verification regulations, but unless they have run afoul of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations, many may not be aware of the current status of Form I-9 enforcement.
However, recent testimony from DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano sheds light on [...]
Transportation organizations responding to a survey of common employment background screening practices revealed their greatest screening challenges and business challenges for the coming twelve months. The key findings from the survey are compiled in the HireRight Transportation Spotlight.
Employers’ responses indicated what transportation employers are doing well and highlighted some gaps [...]
Recognizing the unique employment screening challenges in the health care industry, HireRight created the HireRight Health Care Spotlight to illustrate the common practices of leading health care organizations in addressing important issues relating to background checks and health screening.
The Spotlight is a summary of the 2011 HireRight Employment [...]
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