Joe Reilly on Drug Testing in America

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder how a driver with a positive test can’t just jump to another carrier and keep rolling? We dig into the FMCSA Clearinghouse and translate the rules into clear actions for drivers, employers, owner-operators, TPAs, and SAPs. You’ll hear what triggers prohibited status, how state DMVs downgrade CDLs, and the exact steps required to get back behind the wheel through the SA...

Send us Fan Mail A few crashes and one landmark act quietly rewired American workplaces: safety-sensitive jobs needed real guardrails. We sit down with Bill Current—consultant, author, and longtime industry leader—to map how drug testing grew from crisis response to a complex, compliance-driven system that still protects people today. From the Exxon Valdez era to the Omnibus Transportation Employe...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what happens when someone tests positive on a workplace drug test? Or how marijuana legalization affects employer testing policies? Drug testing expert Joe Riley pulls back the curtain on the often-misunderstood world of workplace drug screening in this comprehensive exploration of rights, regulations, and realities. With 30 years of industry experience, Riley addres...

Send us Fan Mail Drug testing requires precision, expertise, and reliable customer service to ensure safety and compliance. Whether you're an employer running a program, an individual needing a personal test, or a service provider in the industry, navigating the complexities of drug testing demands knowledgeable support. This episode pulls back the curtain on what makes customer service work...

Send us Fan Mail Safety in the workplace hinges on supervisors' ability to recognize potential impairment – but how exactly should they make these critical determinations? Joe Reilly and Tom Fulmer, incoming president of the Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association, tackle this question head-on with practical insights for employers navigating the complexities of reasonable suspicion...

Send us Fan Mail Navigating the complex world of workplace drug testing starts with understanding what you're actually testing for. In this illuminating conversation with Tom Fulmer, Vice President of Business Development at National Drug Screening, we unpack the sometimes confusing terminology around drug testing "panels" and what employers need to know to make informed decisions....

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to start a successful drug testing business? Forget the TikTok get-rich-quick schemes promising overnight success - this episode delivers the unvarnished truth from someone who's actually done it. Brandy Helveston, owner of Straight Line Mobile Testing and Lab Services LLC, shares her remarkable journey from initial concept to launching her thriving m...

Send us Fan Mail The safety of America's transportation systems hinges on effective drug and alcohol testing programs. This deep dive with host Joe Riley and guest Brandy Helveston, President of Straight Line Mobile Drug Testing, reveals how the Department of Transportation's testing regulations were born from tragedy and now protect millions. Following devastating accidents in the late...

Send us Fan Mail Drug testing for marijuana has become increasingly complex and challenging for employers as states pass conflicting laws while the drug remains federally illegal. We discuss the patchwork of marijuana laws across the U.S. and provide guidance for employers trying to maintain workplace safety while staying legally compliant. • DOT-regulated employers must maintain marijuana testing...

Send us Fan Mail Drug testing impacts millions of Americans - from employees and job-seekers to probationers and individuals testing for personal reasons. Yet few understand the complex systems behind that cup or swab. Joe Reilly draws from 33 years of industry expertise to demystify workplace drug testing, tracing its evolution from military testing in the 1980s after a shocking USS Nimitz incide...