By: ASAP According to the regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), employees who test positive for controlled substances or alcohol, and thereby violate the DOT drug and alcohol regulations, are required to complete the Return-to-Duty (RTD) process successfully […]
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By: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) NIH-supported research highlights need to better understand psilocybin in context of growing psychedelic use Law enforcement seizures of “magic mushrooms” or “shrooms” containing the psychoactive component psilocybin increased dramatically in the United States
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By: ASAP The impact of substance use on safety-sensitive industries is a serious concern, as impaired individuals pose significant risks to themselves, their colleagues, and the public. Safety-sensitive industries include those where an employee’s impairment could result in a high-risk
By: Ashley, CDL Life The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) has announced the random drug and alcohol testing rates for truckers in 2024. U.S. Department of Transportation operating agencies, including the FMCSA, recently released the annual minimum drug and
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By: Gino Fontana New federal regulations affect drivers who test positive for drugs, but should fleets be doing even more to help them? Things could be changing for drivers who test positive for drugs. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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By: PrePass Effective Nov. 18, 2024, commercial vehicle drivers in a “prohibited” status in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse will lose their commercial driving privileges unless they complete the return-to-duty (RTD) process. The “prohibited” clearinghouse
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By: Cliff Abbott There are new tools available in the fight to keep impaired drivers from behind the wheel of commercial vehicles, but development and implementation are being outpaced by new drugs on the streets. The trucking industry, frequently targeted
By: Truckinginfo Staff The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services, is asking for input on the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Testing Programs and possible updates to the Urine and Oral
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By: FMCSA Clearinghouse CDL Drivers in a “prohibited” status in the Clearinghouse will lose their commercial driving privileges. The second Clearinghouse final rule (Clearinghouse-II) compliance date—November 18, 2024— is less than a year away. As part of these new Federal
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By: ASAP On October 28, 2023, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosted its 25th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, encouraging citizens to discard unwanted, unused and/or expired medications. We are pleased to share that the DEA collected
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