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 […]
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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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By: Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy & Compliance (ODAPC) As a technician for DOT-regulated alcohol tests, you play a vital role in the success of the DOT alcohol testing program. Doing your job correctly means ‘Do it right the First
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American Substance Abuse Professionals (ASAP) is excited to launch four newly enhanced, dynamic, and interactive training courses, to meet mandated regulations for supervisory reasonable suspicion and employee awareness training needs. Courses will be live on November 13, 2023. We have
By: ASAP Pre-employment drug testing for Department of Transportation (DOT) jobs is a standard requirement in the United States. The DOT has specific policies in place to ensure the safety of the public by regulating employees in transportation-related roles, which
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By: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) On October 17, 2023, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), an operating division within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), published a notice in the Federal Register announcing
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By: ASAP Magic Mushrooms, or Shrooms, are a hallucinogenic issue containing a compound called psilocybin, which impacts the brain to produce changes in perception and behavior. Individuals in safety-sensitive roles must be aware of the risks associated with the use
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By: DEA The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the
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