On May 2, 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that it would officially authorize employers to use oral fluid testing as an alternate methodology to traditional urine drug testing. This policy adjustment went into effect June 1, 2023; however, collectors, devices, and laboratories need to meet several requirements before oral fluid testing can be fully implemented.
As of March 9, 2023, the FMCSA Clearinghouse will now notify employers of any new activity on their record from up to 12 months following a pre-employment or annual query.
On December 23, 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released its Random Testing Rates for 2023.
On February 28, 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) published a proposed rule to amend the transportation industry drug testing program procedures to allow oral fluid testing as an alternate drug testing method to urine.
As we approach the three-year implementation date of the database designed to enhance the safety of our Nation’s roadways, employer requirements are about to change, and many employers still have questions.
Pre-employment drug screening changes may impact your hiring practices. Over the course of the last few years, multiple states have eased marijuana criminality. These 18 states have legalized marijuana in some fashion. From regulated medical to recreational programs, there are a myriad of different regulations impacting this drug and its use. But what does constant change from state to state …
Earlier this month, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a rule that expands Federal pipeline safety oversight to all onshore gas-gathering pipelines. It applies regulations to thousands of miles of unregulated gas-gathering pipelines.
A new rule impacting CDL drivers goes into effect next month, and states are already working on compliance. These types of regulation changes regarding driver prohibitions at the state level can impact DOT and non-DOT businesses.
During its first year of implementation, over 56,000 drug and alcohol violations were reported to the FMCSA Clearinghouse. Of the reported violations, 82% were for positive drug tests. This data and other statistics published in the Clearinghouse’s 2020 final summary report, reinforces the importance of the Clearinghouse for roadway safety.
Aug. 17, 2020, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the revised Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF). DOT employers and their service agents (collectors, laboratories, MROs) are required to begin using the revised CCF by August 31, 2021. The revised CCF can be viewed here.
