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Trump signs bill requiring DHS to provide update on hair-sample drug testing protocol
President Trump signed a bill requiring DHS to update Congress on status of guidelines for conducting hair-sample drug tests for truck drivers. Learn more here.
October 25, 2018
Business
Coalition of carriers seek overhaul of driver drug testing protocol amid lag in smaller reforms
Several carriers support the idea of hair sample drug testing as opposed to urinary drug testing for truck drivers. See what the argument is right here on CCJ.
July 10, 2018
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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
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Business
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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