28AugA multiyear study commissioned by 10 major trucking companies concludes that urinalysis, the drug-testing method sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for truck drivers, fails to identify about 90% of actual drug use. The study by the University of Central Arkansas compared more than 936,000 truck driver pre-employment
16MayThe U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has issued a Final Rule on oral fluids testing. The new drug testing method will apply to safety-sensitive employees subject to federal drug and alcohol testing rules. The notice makes corresponding changes in the modal regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA),
24AprSales of products containing CBD are soaring across the country, topping more than an estimated $4 billion in 2022. Advocates claim using CBD provides relief from a variety of different ailments, but for truck drivers that could force them off the road. Listen to this latest edition of the “Eyes
30MarThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is expanding the timeframe in which it will notify motor carriers of a change in a driver’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse information. Previously, the clearinghouse only sent a notification when a change regarding motor carrier’s driver occurred within 30 days of a pre-employment
11AprGuest: Dan Horvath, vice president of safety policy, American Trucking Associations For many years, testing truck drivers for illegal drug use has remained virtually the same. Now, the first of two major changes has gotten underway by the federal government. Listen to this episode of the “Eyes on the Road”
24MarA new report shows a small jump in truck driver drug violations during 2021 compared to the year before, but illegal drug use may not be the sole cause. Data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse shows a 10.2% increase with 58,215 drug violations in
21MarWhatever the political headlines of the day, federal agencies continue to add new trucking regulations, adopt new forms, and extend or discontinue previous waivers and exemptions. In this series, “Trucking Things to Know Now,” PrePass provides quick updates on regulatory developments, often with links to more information. Did you know
9MarThe U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) just took steps to include oral fluid testing as an alternative to urine tests for truckers. The department published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register to amend drug testing procedure regulations for the transportation industry. Comments on the proposal are
16NovThe COVID-19 pandemic triggered many federal and state emergency declarations, and temporary waivers of certain regulations. However, federal authorities kept one deadline in place and it could sneak up on motor carriers. The FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse began operation on Jan. 6, 2020. By regulation, motor carriers (or their
20AugTo operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce, drivers must meet several criteria. These include being physically qualified to drive a CMV; at least 21 years of age; and able to speak and read English, among meeting other standards. Those are the general requirements under Federal Motor Carrier
30AprBy: Steve Vaughn, vice president of field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reported nearly 17,000 drug and alcohol violations since the new Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse went live in January 2020. This suggests that the clearinghouse is meeting its intended purpose of helping to
2AprGuest: Kelly Frey with PrePass While the coronavirus is having a massive impact on trucking, the industry continues moving along, delivering needed supplies. This means there are still big issues that both drivers and fleets face. Listen to this episode of the “Eyes on the Road” podcast, presented by PrePass,
