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Breakfast
Welcome & Opening Remarks
WorkforceQA
FMCSA Clearinghouse Update: Compliance Trends, Operational Challenges, and Clearinghouse 2.0 Implementation
Bryan Price, FMCSA
An update on FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, including compliance trends, operational challenges, Clearinghouse II implementation with State DMVs, violation data trends, driver petitions, and key insights for motor carriers.
Bryan Price · Chief, Drug and Alcohol Program Division, US DOT, FMCSA
DOT Return to Duty Process and Employer Responsibilities
Nicole Hanratty, ASAP
An overview of the DOT return-to-duty process, including SAP requirements, employer obligations, Clearinghouse compliance, and best practices for managing violations.
Nicole Hanratty, CEAP, SAP, SAE · Chief Operating Officer, American Substance Abuse Professionals (ASAP)
Networking Break
DOT Oral Fluid Drug Testing: Where We Are Today
Dr. Donna Smith, WorkforceQA
An update on the status of DOT oral fluid testing, including regulatory developments, implementation challenges, and what employers should know as this testing method evolves.
Dr. Donna Smith · Director of Regulatory Affairs, WorkforceQA
Lunch
Marijuana Rescheduling & Regulatory Update 2026
Dr. Donna Smith, WorkforceQA
An overview of the latest marijuana regulatory developments, including federal rescheduling efforts, potential impacts on DOT-regulated employers, and what employers need to know moving forward.
Dr. Donna Smith · Director of Regulatory Affairs, WorkforceQA
Hair Testing in DOT Programs
Guest Speaker TBD
Session details to be announced.
Networking Break
Ask the Experts: Live Q&A
Panel discussion
Open Q&A with the day's speakers, covering clearinghouse compliance, return-to-duty, oral fluid testing, and regulatory change.
Bryan Price, Dr. Donna Smith, Cindy Faber, Marc Bourne, Mike Watts, Grady Phillips & Nicole Hanratty
Evening Reception: Dinner & Live Music at Ole Red
Breakfast
FMCSA & DOT Physicals: What Employers Need to Know
Cindy Faber, WorkforceQA
An overview of DOT physical requirements, recent FMCSA updates, employer responsibilities, and best practices for maintaining compliance with driver medical qualification requirements.
Cindy Faber · WorkforceQA
Networking Break
SPE (Skill Performance Evaluation) Programs & Compliance
Cindy Faber, WorkforceQA
An overview of the FMCSA Skill Performance Evaluation program, including eligibility requirements, application processes, compliance responsibilities, and best practices for managing drivers with qualifying physical impairments.
Cindy Faber · Occupational Health Advisor, WorkforceQA
Employment Screening: Optimizing Workflow & Reducing Costs
Grady Phillips & Marc Bourne
Discover strategies to streamline employment screening processes, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance compliance through effective screening program management.
Grady Phillips, Chief Revenue Officer · Marc Bourne, VP of Background
Lunch
Best Practices in Continuous Monitoring: Enhancing Background Screening Compliance in Trucking
Marc Bourne & Guest
An overview of continuous monitoring solutions, including MVR and background screening best practices, to help trucking employers improve compliance, mitigate risk, and maintain visibility into driver records.
Marc Bourne & Guest
Roundtable Discussion: DER Challenges in the Field
Open exchange of ideas
Open exchange of ideas, challenges, and industry feedback among Designated Employer Representatives.
Ask the Experts: Live Q&A
Panel discussion
Closing Q&A with the roundtable's speakers and subject matter experts.
Dr. Donna Smith, Cindy Faber, Marc Bourne, Mike Watts, Grady Phillips & Nicole Hanratty
Closing Remarks & Key Takeaways