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17-group coalition wants trucker drug testing provision removed from Senate highway bill
17 workersâ advocate associations, including the AFL-CIO and the Teamsters, have asked the House to nix in the DRIVE Act highway bill a provision that would make drug screening drivers via hair testing a federally recognized option.
August 20, 2015
FMCSA randomly selecting carriers for drug testing survey
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced last week it has started the process of notifying certain trucking companies to submit their drug and alcohol testing results to the agency.
April 7, 2015
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FMCSA to continue to randomly drug test 50 percent of truck operators
Random drug testing rates for trucking company employees in safety sensitive positions, like truck drivers, will continue at 50 percent in the coming year, FMCSA announced Dec. 31.
January 5, 2015
Business
Trucking groups pen list of suggestions, concerns for FMCSAâs clearinghouse rule
Trucking groups voiced both a list of concerns and requested changes to the proposed Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule prior to the May 21 end date of the public comment period on the rule. Some key stakeholders seem divided over the direction the agency should take before finalizing and implementing the rule.
May 29, 2014
Business
Drug and alcohol driver database comment period extended after OOIDA request
The public comment period for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrationâs proposed Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule has been extended a month to May 21, spurred by a request from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.
April 22, 2014
Business
FMCSA publishes proposed driver clearinghouse rule, accepting comment until April 21
FMCSA published Feb. 20 a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that when made final will establish a database of drivers who have failed or refused to take a drug or alcohol test. The agency will accept comment for 60 days on the rule and its provisions.
February 20, 2014
Business
Drug and alcohol clearinghouse rule becoming reality: Agency announces proposed rule set for publication
A proposed rule establishing a Commercial Driverâs License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse was announced Feb. 12 by FMCS. The rule will establish a database of CDL holders that have failed or refused a drug test and require carriers to upload such information and query the database when hiring drivers.
February 12, 2014
Business
Drug and alcohol clearinghouse rule cleared by OMB, e-log rule likely delayed
A rule that would implement a driver database detailing driversâ history of failed drug and alcohol test has been approved by the White Houseâs Office of Management and Budget. The rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices still hasnât been cleared, though.
January 28, 2014
Business
Impressions from Mexico: Part 2- TMS stands out for safety practices
As I mentioned earlier this week, the trucking industry in Mexico looks and operates like the Wild West compared to U.S. and Canadian operations. In many respects, safe trucking operations happen by choice rather than mandates and regulations. Take for example Transportes Monroy Schiavon, a truckload and dedicated carrier with 843 vehicles, including 553 Class [âŚ]
November 20, 2013
Business
Carrier alliance wants hair testing OKâd for DOT driver screen; bills introduced
Prompted by trucking interests, Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., and Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced federal legislation this week designed to enable trucking companies to more effectively prevent lifestyle drug users from gaining employment as commercial truck drivers.
November 1, 2013
Business
Drug use study about truck drivers âdisrespectfulâ and âsensationalized,â ATA says
The American Trucking Associations this week released statements from its president and CEO Bill Graves and Chairman Phil Byrd refuting what it calls âmisleading and reckless reportingâ by media outlets for their coverage of a recently released study by a university in Brazil.
October 29, 2013
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