Don’t get wrapped up in drug test confusion
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.
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.