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Truck drivers testing positive for drugs increased 8% in September
Employers are catching up on required database checks of current employees.
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Trump Administration releases mandatory guidelines on hair testing for drugs
ATA has “serious concerns” with HHS proposal, saying it adds burden for carriers already using hair testing.
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Drug-test cheating by drivers could renew calls for hair testing
Nearly 45,000 drivers predicted to be shut out in 2020 due to drugs and alcohol.
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Marijuana, cocaine top drug clearinghouse violations
FMCSA’s first detailed summary report also reveals high number of “limited” queries.
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Pronto AI faces uphill road to HOS relief
Startup’s request to extend driving limit and workday gets broad pushback.
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Carriers trailing drivers in drug clearinghouse registrations
“More work to do” as FMCSA closes in on 900,000 total registrants.
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FMCSA loosens enforcement of driver violation reporting
Temporary change could leave carriers vulnerable to disqualified drivers.
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Roadside enforcement could decline as COVID-19 picks up
Drivers may receive more warnings, fewer walk-around inspections for violations.
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US drug clearinghouse predicted to launch 2020 capacity shakeout
Database of test results seen as rate booster while unseated trucks pose risk to operations.
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FMCSA increases random drug testing rate to 50%
Change from 25% on Jan. 1 estimated to raise annual industry costs by $50-70 million.
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