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... exactly what the regulations require of you. WHO IS COVERED? The DOT's explanation of safety-sensitive' functions in the motor carrier industry is simply anyone driving, ready to drive, or immediately available to drive and any driver who is supervising the loading and unloading of a truck is considered to be performing a safety-sensitive function and must be subject to drug and alcohol testing. All said, not only truck drivers but school bus drivers, certain delivery personnel, and other drivers of commercial motor vehicles-even if they do not cross a state line-are ... out of complying with the regulations. We'll discuss this in greater depth later in this article. For now, let's examine exactly what the regulations require of you. WHO IS COVERED? The DOT's explanation of safety-sensitive' functions in the motor carrier industry is simply anyone driving, ready to drive, or immediately available to drive and any driver who is supervising the loading and unloading of a truck is considered to be performing a safety-sensitive function and must be subject to drug and alcohol testing. All said, not only truck drivers but ... bus drivers, certain delivery personnel, and other drivers of commercial motor vehicles-even if they do not cross a state line-are now subject to drug and alcohol testing. On January 1, 1995, the drug and alcohol testing requirements of the Omnibus Drug Act became effective for companies with 50 or more safety-sensitive transportation workers. On January 1, 1996, the rule went into effect for all other companies, so that hundreds of thousands of small companies should be in the process of planning their testing programs even if they employ only one covered ...

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... lot of fresh ideas out there. Here are 25 of the best. Idea #1 : Use shaped CDs to deliver a message that will make a lasting impression. CDs are available in a variety of "shapes," such as business cards, cars, trucks and other specialty themes. Use shaped CDs to deliver memorable moments to customers and prospects. Business cards that are also CDs with information about your agency Proposals Scanned policies An internet search will show you a number of different vendors that offer shaped CDs. Idea # ... effectively reaching the Gen Y market with a message of social responsibility. News Media such as MSNBC report that social responsibility is becoming an important part of doing business. For example, Subaru has built a zero-landfill assembly plant. For example, is anyone in your agency driving a hybrid yet? Idea #3 : Brand your agency based on compliance with privacy legislation. Compliance with federal privacy legislation such as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Privacy Act (GLBA) is not only the law — it's an excellent way to demonstrate your agency's professionalism. Create ... store to give out to their clients. This is a classic win-win-win: The customers enjoy the coolers, the convenience store gains goodwill with these customers — and your agency's logo is branded all over the community. Idea # 5: Offer college scholarships to local high school students. A great way to take advantage of your agency's commitment to civic responsibility is to provide college scholarships to local high schools. Most high schools schedule award days at the end of each school year. These scholarships are often for $1 ,000 — ...