FMCSA Clearinghouse Query Notification Period Expanded to Twelve Months
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.
PHMSA to Reduce Minimum Random Testing Rate for 2023
On December 23, 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released its Random Testing Rates for 2023.
Department of Transportation Proposes to Amend Drug Testing Procedures to Include Oral Fluid Testing
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.
FMCSA Clearinghouse FAQ
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.
New Pre-Employment Drug Screening Laws
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 …
PHMSA Issues New Pipeline Safety Regulations
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.
FMCSA Issues New Rule For States & CDL Operators
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.
FMCSA Clearinghouse Reports Over 56,000 Violations Recorded in 2020
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.
Revisions Approved for Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF)
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.
FMCSA Clearinghouse Brings New Requirements to FMCSA Employers
The FMCSA Clearinghouse is fully operational and mandatory use is now in effect. The Clearinghouse is an online database that contains information about commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders’ drug and alcohol program violations.