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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 Drug Testing in place of urine testing. The […]

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

By ASAP Driver Fails DOT Drug Test: Next Steps for Employers 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

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

Alcohol, Cannabis, and Intoxicated Driving 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

Virtual SAP Evaluations & Marijuana 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

CBD and DOT Drug Tests 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

Trucking Drug & Alcohol Rules 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

Drivers Given Second Chances in 2021 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