Whenever we get questions about the Non-DOT Alcohol Testing Form we frequently find it useful to remember that many companies were doing what we now call “non-DOT” alcohol testing before the DOT alcohol testing regulations were implemented in 1994.

The Department of Transportation published a new Q & A on July 26, 2012 that explains how the Public Interest Exclusion (PIE) process works when a service agent has been convicted for an offense related to non-compliance with Part 40 or DOT Agency drug and alcohol testing rules.

“Donors have found a way to substitute fake temperature strips with in-range temperature readings for actual strips. This allows donors to submit cold, substituted specimens without the extra challenge of trying to keep it within the acceptable temperature range.

We decided to use this month’s newsletter to celebrate AlcoPro’s 30th year in business. Just like a kid rounds up his age to sound a little older than he is, we’ve been saying “almost 30 years in business” for a year or two. August 2012 made it official: exactly 30 years since AlcoPro first started doing business in August 1982.

No, this article is not about a new Olympic event. For those of you lucky enough to attend the Olympics in London this month, and for those watching the Olympics on television, we wanted to present a few useful facts about drunk driving in Great Britain to add a little color and background to the athletic events taking place in the London area.

Our customers who have been on our new website may have noticed a new feature that we call our Knowledge Base. OurKnowledge Base collects a wide assortment of information – knowledge that has been in our heads, CFR Part 40 Regulations, articles and FAQs that we have written over the 30 years we have been in business – to create a searchable database capable of answering as many of the questions we have received as possible.

The Alco-Sensor instruments are some of the most durable instruments available. Nevertheless, once in a while an instrument stops working correctly. While AlcoPro’s repair department is glad to get your Alco-Sensor working again, sometimes we find that the instrument only needs a new battery. Here are a few tips to try before sending your Alco-Sensor in for repair.