Drug and alcohol clearinghouse

Roehl Transport sees plaintiff attorneys “having a field day” with the current proposal.

As the Nov. 3 election quickly approaches, both ATA and TCA are positioning to work with the next administration.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, truck drivers with violations in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse are not in a hurry to return to work based on FMCSA data. Plus, Amazon is delivering record numbers of its own packages, broker margins climb, and spot rates could near historic levels.

Fallout could include difficulty seating trucks.

Werner seeing 10 times greater rate of positive tests using hair versus urinalysis.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, drug test refusals could serve as the trigger to accept hair testing; introducing a solar-powered reefer trailer; and carriers have negotiating power.

COVID-19 emergency HOS exemption extended another 30 days

Industry hot topics were the focus of a recent discussion with FMCSA’s Jim Mullen and TCA’s David Heller, and some of the perspectives may surprise industry insiders.

FMCSA’s first detailed summary report also reveals high number of “limited” queries.

Tire inflation company Aperia is trying to gain market share by offering its solution with no upfront cost. Plus, movie industry freight haulers have received an exemption from drug testing rules and a judge has denied FedEx’s request to dismiss a racial discrimination suit.

OOIDA opposes FMCSA’s approval for motion picture group.

FMCSA has proposed a rule that would force states to stop issuing new, renewing or upgrading CDLs and CLPs, and in some cases even downgrading, for drivers until they complete the return-to-duty process following a positive drug or alcohol test result.

Agency wants state agencies to step up enforcement of CDL and CLP holders.

“More work to do” as FMCSA closes in on 900,000 total registrants.

In these trying times, regulatory compliance can’t be an afterthought. Failure to follow the rules – and the number of exemptions currently being issued makes that even more challenging – jeopardizes the fleet’s viability.

At TCA meeting, agency administrator says FMCSA will need help acting on reports of cheating.

The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has been active for nearly two months now, but many carriers and drivers remain confused on what steps they must take to comply.

Private equity-backed trucking companies have had a tough time during this market downturn.

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