Drug testing
- Truckload Indexes
DOT proposes adding oral fluid testing for drugs, alcohol
Oral fluid testing is not only a win for the safety-conscious, but the cost-conscious too.
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Viewpoint: Clearinghouse queries come due
Carriers need to ramp up education efforts on Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse testing to help drivers understand the zero-tolerance approach to safety-conscious driving positions.
Read More » - Drilling Deep Podcast
Drilling Deep: Every method of testing drivers for drugs has pros and cons
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Truckers warn federal regulators of drug-testing bottlenecks
Owner-operators are warning the FMCSA that shortages at drug-testing clinics are threatening truck driver livelihoods.
Read More » - Optimizing Fleet Compliance
Clearinghouse reporting reveals deficiencies in carrier drug and alcohol programs
FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse has several reporting requirements for carriers, but those without proper protocols in place could be reporting violations they shouldn’t, and…
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CDL holders banned from driving due to drugs, alcohol top 60,000
The number of drivers prohibited from driving due to drugs matches an estimated shortfall of drivers needed to keep up with freight demand.
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Texas tops list for truck driver drug/alcohol violations
FMCSA clearinghouse data reveals violations per number of employers within states.
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Carriers pressure FMCSA to act on drug hair-test exemption request
Trucking companies cite safety concerns in their request to FMCSA to allow limited use of hair testing to screen for drugs.
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FMCSA: More drivers returning to work after drug violations
FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse data reveals 47,995 drivers are ineligible due to violations.
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The Daily Dash: Hair testing for drugs faces hurdles; Mississippi mulls parking solution
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a proposal to detect drug use through hair testing faces an uphill climb in the Biden administration. Plus,…
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