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By: Ashley, CDL Life According to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) set to publish in the Federal Register in February 28, USDOT plans to amend transportation industry drug testing rules to allow for oral fluid testing in place of …
DOT Eyes Plan to Allow Oral Fluid Drug Testing to ‘Help Combat Employee Cheating’ Read More »
By Linda Carroll, NBC News Scott Isbell had been smoking weed since he was 17. By the time he turned 19, he was having difficulty setting goals and meeting deadlines at college. His grades had dropped from A’s to B’s …
Marijuana Use May Cause Cognitive Impairment Even When Not Still High Read More »
By ASAP For many employers it can be a stressful and confusing time when an employee tests positive on a DOT drug test or alcohol test. Does the employer now have to “DO” anything? Must the employee be fired? How …
Your Best Driver Failed a DOT Drug Test, Now What? Read More »
By: ASAP Alcohol is the third leading cause of death and comes at a cost of $249 billion in the United States according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIH, 2022). This startling statistic shows how prevalent …
By Joseph Guzman, The Hill More than 40 percent of drivers in the U.S. who use both alcohol and marijuana reported driving under the influence of one or both of the substances, according to a new study. Researchers behind the …
By Matt Stieb, Intelligencer A new study led by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reveals the staggering impact of early-pandemic isolation on Americans with substance-abuse problems. Researchers sifted through death certificates to tally deaths in which alcohol …
Alcohol Killed More Under-65 Americans Than COVID in 2020 Read More »
By: ASAP The role of Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP) is critical in protecting public safety from issues of drug and alcohol use. They act as the “gatekeeper” of the return to duty (RTD) process by evaluating the employee to determine …
Virtual SAP Evaluations and Minimizing Marijuana Use Read More »
By: ASAP Legalization of marijuana in over 30 states has made the drug more accessible than ever and increased recreational usage. According to Gallup, 49% of Americans have at least tried marijuana (Jones, 2021). However, despite the accessibility of marijuana, …
Even responsible drivers sometimes violate regulations concerning controlled substances and alcohol because they don’t fully know the law. Here are some of the more common traps for professional drivers. Resting in the Sleeper Berth After Using Alcohol Safety regulation 49 …
Trucking Law: Drug and Alcohol Regs are Tighter Than Most Know Read More »
By: ASAP The lack of drivers has delivered a blow to the nation’s supply chain and economy. However, there are thousands of drivers ready to go back to work if given a second chance. In the face of this reality, …
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