The Department of Transportation announced this week it wants to add fentanyl testing to its mandatory drug screening program for commercial drivers, marking the first major expansion of federal drug testing requirements since amphetamines were added in 2017.
Innovative Logistics Group’s Adam Wingfield says new enforcement power over truckers with drug violations could be a freight capacity game-changer.
Brandon Wiseman, owner and president of Trucksafe Consulting, discusses updates to the FMCSA’s Clearinghouse Phase II monitoring and enforcement practices.
Safety and trucking capacity changes resulting from new CDL restrictions could hinge on how effective each state is in implementing the regulation.
The Biden administration is pushing back the schedules for a list of rules that are being watched closely by trucking.
Fleetworthy Solutions highlights its technology command center built to handle safety and compliance issues, including navigating the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Driver pay increases continue to roll in as a strong macroeconomic environment shows little signs of slowing.
Not to be a Luddite, but a world of trucker-free trucks is going to mean some minor trade-offs, including fleeting bouts of creepiness.
FMCSA clearinghouse data reveals violations per number of employers within states.
Companies that resist technological innovation or refuse to audit their current systems at this point may be risking more than just favorable rates; they may be risking the viability of their business.
FMCSA official affirms almost half of truck drivers in fatal crashes were not wearing seat belts
Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse penalties of up to $5,833 issued by FMCSA are more than double what had been used as guidance over the past two years
Drivers testing positive for drugs fell 12.7% in November.
Reliance Partners’ John Seidl touts the importance of understanding queries and advises drivers to steer clear of marijuana, regardless of what California or Colorado permits.
Employers are catching up on required database checks of current employees.
CDL verification back on track after connection problems resolved.
Group claims full-query requirement adding “millions of dollars” in production costs.
FMCSA confirms more than 650,000 registrants in last seven weeks.
Employers allowed to continue driver hires while agency corrects connection issues.
We kick off the week with headlines involving major trucking crashes in Pennsylvania and Indiana, the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse websites opening day struggles. Don’t worry, though, if you’re trying to register, the site is now up and operational and you can find it by clicking here. We spend Five Good Minutes with Chief Insight […]
Sources confirm shutdowns and delays on system’s opening day.
Random testing increase to 50% expected to boost clearinghouse activity.
High-profile accident leads to database aimed at keeping drug users off the road.
First, we hit you with some of the latest headlines. Heniff Transportation and Superior Bulk Logistics are set to merge. Ohio-based GDS Express abruptly ceases operations. Rising wrestling star, Matt Travis, was struck and killed by truck driver, and a jury smacks a California trucking company with $70.5 million “nuclear verdict.” Plus, Amazon has some […]
Drivers looking for work or changing jobs should register before Jan. 6.
Delay to provide more time to develop proper IT platform.
Set to go live on Jan. 6, 2020, the drug & alcohol clearinghouse will change the way truck drivers and carriers monitor drug testing.
