Trump’s marijuana rescheduling could strip DOT of testing authority for 4 million CDL drivers. Without a safety carve-out, the agency that’s kept impaired operators off highways for 34 years loses its legal teeth. Here’s what carriers need to do before the rules change.
Trucking and marijuana use was the background issue in arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court this week regarding a driver who was dismissed for failing a THC test even though he hadn’t used marijuana.
A driver who lost his job after taking a CBD product he thought didn’t have THC is about to argue before the Supreme Court that he should be able to sue the manufacturers under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
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WorkforceQA’s Grady Phillips joined Taking the Hire Road to discuss truck driver qualification.
Truckers’ positive drug tests up 18% in 2022
After three years in operation, FMCSA’s drug clearinghouse is ‘a great source of truth’ despite alarming trends, asserts a trucking regulatory expert.
Oral fluid testing is not only a win for the safety-conscious, but the cost-conscious too.
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.
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Owner-operators are warning the FMCSA that shortages at drug-testing clinics are threatening truck driver livelihoods.
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 that is harming drivers.
The number of drivers prohibited from driving due to drugs matches an estimated shortfall of drivers needed to keep up with freight demand.
FMCSA clearinghouse data reveals violations per number of employers within states.
Trucking companies cite safety concerns in their request to FMCSA to allow limited use of hair testing to screen for drugs.
FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse data reveals 47,995 drivers are ineligible due to violations.
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, Mississippi mulls a truck parking solution, and the Postal Service is raising rates.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, J.B. Hunt is not expecting a slowdown in freight through at least the first quarter of 2021. Plus, Nikola Corp. and General Motors continue talking about a battery agreement, and some roads are just made for truckers.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, some carriers believe a proposed rule that would allow hair testing could weaken the effectiveness of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Plus, the U.S. Postal Service cuts a deal to ensure parcel delivery and Workhorse Group blames COVID-19 for not hitting production targets.
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.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, September saw an increase in truck driver drug test failures; TRATON makes a final offer for Navistar; and Waymo pulls back the curtain on its autonomous technology.
A truck driver was fired and faces an array of charges after police caught him smoking opium while driving on Ontario Highway 401 in Canada.
ATA has “serious concerns” with HHS proposal, saying it adds burden for carriers already using hair testing.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, shippers learn they can expect to pay much more this holiday. Plus, hair testing for drugs is closer to reality, and a new partnership aims to put 1,000 autonomous vehicles on the road.
Major trucking companies have warned of capacity shakeout.
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.
“Nuclear verdicts are the result of nuclear injuries,” plaintiff group asserts.
OOIDA opposes FMCSA’s approval for motion picture group.
COVID-19 priorities may require “non-emergency” waiver for drivers and carriers.
CDL verification back on track after connection problems resolved.
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.
Trucking Alliance-backed analysis supports group’s push for federal testing changes.
FMCSA confirms more than 650,000 registrants in last seven weeks.
Covenant Transportation’s Joey Hogan and Jet Express’ Kevin Burch talk capacity, insurance, trucking’s image and a lot more in wide-ranging discussion at ACT Research event.
Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, said 90% of truck drivers applying for jobs have not registered in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, a step that is required for any driver looking for a job.
Agency recommends repeating queries to ensure compliance.
Employers allowed to continue driver hires while agency corrects connection issues.
We cover major trucking crashes in PA and IN, the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse websites opening day struggles, Australia’s wildfires, more
Sources confirm shutdowns and delays on system’s opening day.
High-profile accident leads to database aimed at keeping drug users off the road.
Drivers looking for work or changing jobs should register before Jan. 6.
Set to go live on Jan. 6, 2020, the drug & alcohol clearinghouse will change the way truck drivers and carriers monitor drug testing.
The Trucking Alliance’s managing director Lane Kidd told Craig Fuller on Fuller Speed Ahead that technology could be used more effectively by the industry to improve safety.
Splitting up enforcement deadlines for the rule could cost millions in benefits.
Motor carriers will still have to comply with January 6, 2020 deadline.
Employers can choose $1.25 bundling option or $24,000 annual fee.
White House receives guidelines but DOT, FMCSA still must sign off.
The Trucking Alliance urges action on federal hair-testing guidelines
Truck drivers looking for a job will soon have to register with a new drug and alcohol clearinghouse.
Fuller says the new database on drug and alcohol tests will slice capacity by 10%.
Hair follicle testing – once cleared for use in the federal database – could have the biggest effect on driver availability.
Compliance issues can result in large fines for companies, which is why some companies find outsourcing compliance programs to experts can be a financial win.
The federal guideline is “hearsed, nursed and towed,” and that will be the rule in Pennsylvania now.
Parking is a hot button issue across the transportation industry, but it certainly does not carry the same weight among drivers and those who manage transportation companies.
The bill, called the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018, directs the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to report to Congress on its progress creating and issuing guidelines for hair testing.
