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Corra Group offering full service DOT background check services

Safeguard Screening — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:22:00 +0000

Corra Group, a Los Angeles based background screening firm, issued a press release yesterday announcing full service DOT background checks, to assist trucking and transportation firms handle their Department of Transportation compliance requirements under . Trucking firms regulated by the DOT can fall under many Agencies, including the FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG, and NHTSA and each have some separate requirements. Firms are required to contact random drug testing on their drivers af various intervals. Corra Group helps truckers manage their pool of eligible drivers for random drug testing and assists with assigning drug testing collection sites. Results are returned electronically to the client.

Truckers are also expected to conduct more thorough employment verification for new hires (pre-employment screening) in positions that are regulated by the DOT for past DOT positions. DOT employment verifications include some additional questions about accident history and as well and drug abuse and counseling questions. Corra Group assists employers with meeting this additional requirement; they have a staff well versed in the DOT regulations and additional forms and documents available to help employers meet compliance.

Contact Corra Group today to discuss your DOT background screening requirements including Driving Records (MVRs), DOT Drug testing, random pool maintenance, DOT Physicals, and DOT employment verifications.

New DOT Drug test regimen goes into effect

Safeguard Screening — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:02:20 +0000

The Department of Transportation has enacted changes to the DOT compliance drug test regimen effective October 1st, 2010. While the drug test is still a 5 panel regimen, it will include new testing for HDMA (Esctasy) and lower cut off levels for amphetamines and cocaine. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that as much as 10 percent additional users of cocaine and amphetamines will be identified with the lower testing amounts.

The DOT drug test will continue to test for following 5-panels Marijuana (THC), Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). To the amphetamines group, the DOT is adding initial testing for MDMA (Ecstasy) and confirmatory testing for MDMA, MDA, & MDEA.

It should be interesting to see what happens across the transportation industry due to the lower result levels for amphetamines. While the new drug Ecstasy might not be a drug of choice among drivers, the allure of using amphetamines to help keep going on a long haul is much more industry relevant.

Need to establish a DOT-drug testing program? Contact Corra Group, a nationwide provider of DOT drug testing compliance programs, including DOT employment verifications, DOT Physical exams, and random drug testing management.

Background Check interview with Corra Group about Ryan Jenkins

Safeguard Screening — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:42:02 +0000

CanalPlus, a french film cable news channel, interviewed Los Angeles Based Corra Group Background Screening about Ryan Jenkins and problems studios have running background checks on reality television stars. The vido is overdubbed in French, but you can hear the guys from Corra talking in English.

Connecticut Driving Records MVRs now available instantly

Safeguard Screening — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:09:22 +0000

Connecticut driver abstracts or MVRS (motor vehicle records) are now available instantly directly from the State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles for employment screening and insurance purposes. Records include 3 Years of Moving Violations, 10 years for driving under the influence, evading responsibility and driving under suspicion. Driver’s license suspensions are always reported and are not removed until the license is reinstated.

Motor Vehicle Record searches are a valuable component of your complete employee background check, including criminal record searches, drug testing, credit reports, and more. Corra Group allows you to screen your entire fleet, and continue to run random motor vehicle records and drug testing during each year. Connecticut drivers are ideally situated for most freight and transportation hauls from the East Coast. Run your motor vehicle record abstracts today.

School Districts Failing to background check bus drivers

Safeguard Screening — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:50:08 +0000

Are you children riding the bus to school in Missouri? A Missouri State auditor said that school bus driving companies are not always meeting the requirement for background checks and drug testing for school bus drivers and aides. The bus companies are apparently responsible for coordinating the background checks.

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If you are considering doing business with a public school district, be aware that background checks are coming under intense scrutiny as we seek to better protect our nation’s children. Most school districts are implementing background check requirements, and we recommend your own companies background check program exceeds the expectations of the school district. Check anyone and everyone that would have any contact with children. Conduct pre-employment drug screening and frequent, random drug screening of employees. Your extra efforts will be recognized by the public, and you will also prevent any negative press associated with a negligent hiring situation.

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