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By: Department of Transportation (DOT) 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 renamed ‘Opioids’: Marijuana […]

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

By: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) 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 powder this calendar year.

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

By: FMCSA 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 return to

By: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) 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 alcohol or drugs puts

2022 THANKSGIVING EVE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 22, 2022 CONTACT: Melissa Morreale; 410-366-2899 x122; mmorreale@go2asap.com Refuse to Blackout This Thanksgiving Eve Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving Cockeysville, MD, Nov. 23, 2022 — This Thanksgiving Eve, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s

Beginning January 6, 2023, a pre-employment Clearinghouse query will satisfy the requirement to investigate a prospective driver’s previous drug and alcohol program violations, as established by 49 CFR 391.23(e). Employers of CDL drivers are required to conduct background investigations before

By: ASAP ‘Tis the most dangerous season in the United States for those in recovery, focusing on staying sober during the holidays, along with the public utilizing our roadways. With festive events and holiday gatherings, this time of year consists

By: ASAP As Halloween is approaching, ASAP wants to ensure you know the warning signs of possible danger with laced candy and festive treats. With the recent spike in fentanyl overdose cases, availability and accessibility to our youth, and traffickers