Driver regulations

Fleets’ DOT-required Clearinghouse check-ins due soon: Here’s a quick how-to

Take a minute to review a quick how-to on how to perform your fleet's required annual CDL Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse checks on CCJ today.

December 28, 2020

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Confused about ‘mandatory’ hair testing regs for driver drug tests? Here’s what to know…

Clear up any confusion about hair sample drug testing and discover what your fleet needs to know regarding truck driver drug tests here on CCJ.

September 29, 2020

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Regulatory limbo: As larger carriers tout benefits of hair sample drug testing, mandated reforms nowhere in sight

Fleets promote the benefits of hair sample drug testing over urine sample tests for truck drivers, but required hair testing reforms are far from being enacted.

August 17, 2020

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With driver drug testing facilities struggling to stay afloat, DOT considers enforcement leniency

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is considering some leniency to carriers regarding driver drug testing.

July 8, 2020

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Even under Clearinghouse, truck drivers can fail a drug test yet remain behind the wheel

Checking the FMCSA Clearinghouse database more than the required once a year will help ensure that your truck drivers haven't failed a drug test. More on CCJ.

February 26, 2020

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With driver clearinghouse functional, fleets now must perform checks in driver hiring

After experiencing some technical difficulties, the CDL Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse is now “fully operational” for fleets and truck drivers. Details on CCJ.

January 31, 2020

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Fleets, drivers wrestle with Clearinghouse as swell of registrants crashes site in opening days

A swell of new users and registrants in recent days has caused frustrating connectivity issues for many fleets and drivers trying to use the U.S. DOT’s CDL Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse — a now required step for when carriers hire drivers.

January 9, 2020

In January, due to ongoing technical issues, many fleets and drivers had to wrestle with the Clearinghouse platform to register and use the system. Since then, and with updates by FMCSA to the platform, it’s operated smoothly. However, the Clearinghouse faces another pivotal test in the coming weeks, with like hundreds of thousands of fleets and drivers going to the site for the first time to register their user accounts and perform required queries.

CDL Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse rule takes effect — here’s what fleets can expect

A recap from mid-December about the likely immediate impacts of the CDL Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse rule — and what fleets need to do to comply.

January 6, 2020

The Trucking Alliance, a trade group made up of some of the country’s largest carriers, says hair testing provides a more accurate picture of a driver applicant’s prior drug use. The tests are more expensive, however, and “aren’t more or less reliable” then urine screening, says Tom Fulmer, of testing supplier National Drug Screening.

Carriers required to drug test twice as many drivers in 2020

The U.S. DOT announced last week it will increase its random driver drug testing rate in 2020 to 50% — meaning that motor carriers will be required to perform random drug tests at a rate equivalent to half their number of drivers.

January 2, 2020

The Trucking Alliance, a trade group made up of some of the country’s largest carriers, says hair testing provides a more accurate picture of a driver applicant’s prior drug use. The tests are more expensive, however, and “aren’t more or less reliable” then urine screening, says Tom Fulmer, of testing supplier National Drug Screening.

Fleets likely to see confusion, delays in driver hiring as Clearinghouse rule takes effect

With just weeks remaining until the U.S. DOT’s CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule takes effect, registration numbers for the online system fleets and drivers must use are likely not where they need to be for a smooth transition, which could create headaches and delays for fleets in the hiring process while the Clearinghouse system gets ironed out in the first part of 2020.

December 16, 2019

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Fleets, drivers can now register for accounts in CDL Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse

Starting Jan. 6, 2020, carriers will be required to query the database for all driver hires, as well as once a year for existing drivers.

October 3, 2019

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As marijuana laws change, does trucking need to adapt?

The changing landscape across America with regards to marijuana laws could soon start presenting some real conflicts in the trucking industry around employee-employer relations.

September 24, 2019

The changing landscape nationally regarding marijuana laws could soon present conflicts in the trucking industry around employee-employer relations, says attorney Adam Dolan. However, a group consisting of major carriers refutes that point, and the U.S. DOT is advancing rules that tighten drug screening policies in the trucking industry.

Driver clearinghouse, a required check starting in 2020, will cost carriers $1.25 per query

Carriers will have to pay the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration $1.25 per query into the looming Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, which will compile records of all drivers who have failed or refused a drug or alcohol test.

August 23, 2019

The Trucking Alliance, a trade group made up of some of the country’s largest carriers, says hair testing provides a more accurate picture of a driver applicant’s prior drug use. The tests are more expensive, however, and “aren’t more or less reliable” then urine screening, says Tom Fulmer, of testing supplier National Drug Screening.

Poll: Would you hire a driver who tested positive for marijuana if DOT regs changed?

More states across the US are legalizing marijuana. Would you hire a driver who tested positive for marijuana if DOT regs changed? Let us know here on CCJ.

July 16, 2019

The Trucking Alliance, a trade group made up of some of the country’s largest carriers, says hair testing provides a more accurate picture of a driver applicant’s prior drug use. The tests are more expensive, however, and “aren’t more or less reliable” then urine screening, says Tom Fulmer, of testing supplier National Drug Screening.

Trucking Alliance continues press for drug testing reforms

The Trucking Alliance continues to advocate for stricter drug testing for truck driving job applicants amongst other issues. Learn more here on CCJ.

June 13, 2019

The Trucking Alliance, a trade group made up of some of the country’s largest carriers, says hair testing provides a more accurate picture of a driver applicant’s prior drug use. The tests are more expensive, however, and “aren’t more or less reliable” then urine screening, says Tom Fulmer, of testing supplier National Drug Screening.

Fleets must maintain drug testing regimen despite changing marijuana landscape

Truck drivers must test negative for marijuana during pre-employment, random and post accident drug tests despite the changing legality of marijuana use.

May 9, 2019

The carriers argue hair sample tests yield more accurate results than urine analysis.

FMCSA encouraging drivers to register for Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

The CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse takes effect in Jan. 2020 and trucking companies will be required to begin uploading notices of failed driver drug tests.

April 1, 2019

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Michigan roadside drug testing pilot to expand statewide this fall

A roadside drug testing pilot program in the state of Mich. allowed state troopers to conduct roadside drug tests on potentially impaired drivers. Read more.

March 15, 2019

Michigan State Police will expand its roadside drug testing pilot program from five counties to statewide later this year.

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