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By: Safety and Health Magazine Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied a petition calling on the agency to recognize hair samples as an alternative drug-testing method for truckers, reasserting a long-standing position that it lacks the […]

The following DOT Agencies have released their 2023 random drug and alcohol testing rates. Minimum Annual Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Rates: DOT Mode Drug Alcohol FMCSA 50% 10% FAA 25% 10% FTA 50% 10% PHMSA 25% N/A FRA* 25%

By: ASAP The Department of Transportation (DOT) currently requires that 14 drugs be tested under the DOT 5-panel test. The 49 CFR 40 covers all branches of the DOT, including the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA), Federal Aviation Administration

By: Department of Transportation (DOT) This Statement of Enforcement Discretion authorizes Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP) to conduct remote assessments and evaluations for employees with drug and alcohol violations. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy

By: Department of Transportation (DOT) DOT 5-Panel Notice DOT Drug Testing: After January 1, 2018 – Still a 5-Panel The DOT testing at HHS-certified laboratories is a 5-panel drug test regimen.  As of January 1, 2018, the ‘Opiates’ category was

By: Department of Transportation (DOT) FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse FMCSA Pre-employment Requirement Will Go Into Effect January 6, 2023 On November 4, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse published information titled “Pre-employment Investigations

DEA announces seizure of over 379 doses of Fentanyl WASHINGTON – As 2022 comes to an end, the Drug Enforcement Administration is announcing the seizure of over 50.6 million fentanyl-laced, fake prescription pills and more than 10,000 pounds of fentanyl

December 20, 2022 This Statement of Enforcement Discretion authorizes Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP) to conduct remote assessments and evaluations for employees with drug and alcohol violations. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance

Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse According to the October 2022 report published by the DOT FMCSA Clearinghouse, there are over 42,515 truck drivers eligible for hire. These drivers have completed the DOT required Return to Duty process to be able to

By: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Stand Against Impaired Driving Employers of CDL drivers are required to query the Clearinghouse to verify that their current or prospective employees are not prohibited from operating CMVs. Driving under the influence of