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Driver regulations: Page 3

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Positive drug tests in the driver workforce hit 10-year high
Data shows that trucking and other safety-sensitive workforces have the highest drug-positive test rates in 10 years. Details on Commercial Carrier Journal.
May 8, 2018
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Trucking Alliance calls for Congress to require truck driver applicants to be drug tested via hair sample
The Trucking Alliance is pushing Congress to require truck driver applicants to pass a hair test sample. Get details on the push on Commercial Carrier Journal.
May 8, 2018
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Navigating drug testing requirements as state laws increasingly conflict with federal regs
Conflicting state laws and federal regulations continue to confuse the trucking industry when it comes to drug testing. Where is this headed? Details on CCJ.
January 17, 2018
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DOT adds four prevalent opioids to driver drug screening panel
The Department of Transportation is adding four commonly abused opioids to meet new drug testing guidelines. Get more details on the story right here on CCJ.
November 13, 2017
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Michigan State Police begin roadside drug testing pilot program
The Michigan State Police will begin its roadside drug testing pilot program in five Michigan counties. Get the details on the story right here on CCJ.
November 10, 2017
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Senators pen letter pushing for ‘swift action’ from regulators on hair sample drug testing
Because deadlines have not been reached, it has allowed for delays in regards to hair drug testing for truck drivers. Get details on Commercial Carrier Journal!
May 22, 2017
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Congressional reps ask FMCSA to move quickly in allowing carriers to drug test drivers via hair sample
Seven members of congress sent a letter to the FMCSA expressing their support for allowing carriers to begin drug testing drivers exclusively via hair sample.
May 10, 2017
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FMCSA re-opens comment period on request for driver drug testing changes
The FMCSA has re-opened the public comment period for a request made by some of the country’s largest carriers to allow them to drug test driver applicants.
February 24, 2017
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Business
DOT to add common opioids to driver drug testing panel
The Department of Transportation has proposed adding four commonly abused opioids to the list of drugs that drivers must be screened for in urine analysis tests
January 27, 2017
Drug use trends in recent years prompted the Department of Health and Human Services to change its drug testing protocol to check for drugs used in pain pills: Hydrocodone, oxycodone, oxymorphone and hydromorphone.
Business
Unions asks FMCSA to extend comment period for hair testing request from large carriers
The Transportation Trades Department of AFL-CIO is asking FMCSA for more time to comment on a request to allow hair drug testing instead of urine testing.
January 26, 2017
The Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO is petitioning the FMCSA for an extension of the comment period for a request made by several large carriers to allow drug testing by hair instead of urine.
Business
Band of large carriers asks FMCSA to allow them to drug test via hair instead of urine
A group of some of the largest carriers in the country has asked FMCSA to allow them to drug test drivers via hair sample rather than a urine sample.
January 18, 2017
The carriers argue hair sample tests yield more accurate results than urine analysis.
Business
FMCSA selecting random carriers to submit driver drug testing results for 2016
The submissions will be used in FMCSA's annual Drug and Alcohol Information Survey. Read all about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.
January 17, 2017
Random carriers are being selected by FMCSA to participate in the agency’s annual Drug and Alcohol Information Survey.
Business
Carriers must continue to randomly drug test 25 percent of drivers in 2017
Motor carriers must randomly drug test at least 25 percent of their drivers in 2017, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regs.
December 13, 2016
Like in 2016, motor carriers must randomly test 25 percent of their drivers for illegal drug use in 2017.
Business
Database of truckers who fail drug/alcohol tests coming in 2020; carriers required to report results
Employers and medical review officers will be required to report information about positive drug test results, alcohol test results greater than 0.04 blood alcohol content, refusals to test and other non-test violations of FMCSA’s drug and alcohol regulations to the database.
December 2, 2016
The CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule requires carriers to submit positive tests and refusals to the database.
Business
DOT: Marijuana still banned for truckers despite ballot victories
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration spokesperson Duane DeBruyne said Wednesday any change in the drug testing laws for truckers would have to begin with the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy before the DOT could make any changes.
November 10, 2016
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Roadside drug testing pilot program coming to Michigan
The law, signed recently by Gov. Rick Snyder, allows the Michigan State Police to create a one-year pilot program in five counties to be named later in which troopers that are “certified drug recognition experts” can conduct the tests during traffic stops if it appears the driver is under the influence.
July 20, 2016
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ProSight Specialty Insurance offers enhanced driver drug testing for policyholders
ProSight says its new drug testing program helps identify drug use among drivers that is not monitored in the typical DOT test.
March 31, 2016
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DOT bans driver drug tester for five years
A DOT drug tester has been issued a Public Interest Exclusion order that bans trucking companies from using his services for five years.
January 26, 2016
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