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Submitted by
Name: Ralph
From: Admin
Website: http://apofla.com

Comments:
Just testing the comments guestbook on the new server! Looks like it's working! :!cool:

Added: October 2, 2021

Submitted by
Name: Ralph
From: Admin
Website: http://apofla.com

Comments:
As of January 5, 2020, the FMCSA launched the FMCSA Clearinghouse website. All DOT SAP Return to Duty process now go through it to verify completion of the process. All employers must submit queries for prospective employees who fall under the FMCSA DOT regulations. If you're a driver who has a FMCSA violation AFTER January 5, 2020, you can register in the Clearinghouse at: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register. There is also a Clearinghouse FAQ page at: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/FAQ.

Added: January 15, 2020

Submitted by
Name: Debbie
From: Houma, La USA

Comments:
Hey Ralph quick question: The follow up plan for our employee gave the number of tests to be preformed and frequency. Do we schedule them or are you going to give us a schedule for them? Thanks in advance!

Admin reply: Hi Debbie! No, the regulations instruct the SAP to not specify dates for the tests and that the employer schedules the random Follow Up Testing Plan required tests. In DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.307 (d)(3) "You are not to establish the actual dates for the follow-up tests you prescribe. The decision on specific dates to test is the employer's." Let me know if you have any other questions!

Added: May 2, 2019

Submitted by
Name: James
From: Theriot, La USA

Comments:
Hey Ralph, how long am I going to be doing these follow up tests?

Admin reply: Hi James, sorry but the regulations prohibit an SAP or employer from disclosing the duration and frequency of the Follow Up Testing Plan. "40.329 (c) As a SAP, you must make available to an employee, on request, a copy of all SAP reports (see § 40.311). However, you must redact follow-up testing information from the report before providing it to the employee." Let me know if you have any other questions.

Added: February 5, 2019

Submitted by
Name: LaShawn
From: Gibson, La USA

Comments:
Thanks for helping me take care of these DISA issues. I didn't know where to start.

Admin reply: You're welcome LaShawn! Glad to be able to help you out!

Added: November 30, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Captain Pat
From: Intercoastal, La USA

Comments:
Bruh, what a headache this has been. Thanks for helping me get back on track. :!cool:

Admin reply: Roger that Capt. Pat! You're welcome!

Added: August 19, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Doug
From: Houma, La USA

Comments:
Thanks for helping me take care of my Disa issue. Hopefully you'll never see me again lol! :!cool:

Admin reply: You're welcome Doug! lol

Added: June 1, 2017

Submitted by
Name: Stan
From: Morgan City, La USA

Comments:
I learned a lot and you helped me out. Thanks man!

Admin reply: You're welcome Stan! Glad to be able to help you out!

Added: March 19, 2016

Submitted by
Name: Captain Neal
From: Larose, La USA

Comments:
Got my certs straight man. Thanks!

Added: May 15, 2015

Submitted by
Name: Charles
From: Napoleonville, La USA

Comments:
I was intimidated with the return to duty process and didn't know where to start. Ralph helped me to take care of it one step at a time with understanding and respect. He has a way of helping you to believe in yourself and feel good about addressing the issues that you need to in order to get your life back in order. Thanks.

Admin reply: Hey Charles, you did the work! I was only there to help point you in the right direction! Keep up the good work!

Added: February 23, 2015