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The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its Final Rule for Oral Fluid Testing for public viewing. This is a critical step in the process to making oral fluid testing an option for DOT-mandated drug and alcohol testing programs in […]

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 public to remove

By: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released the results of

By: ASAP When a Department of Transportation (DOT) regulated employee refuses a drug/alcohol test or tests positive, they are required to complete the Return-to-Duty process before returning to safety-sensitive job duties. The first step in the process is to be

By: American Trucking Associations (ATA) Washington – Today, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear told a House committee that Congress must do more to help the trucking industry develop and retain the workforce needed to meet the freight demands

By: U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the American public of a sharp increase in the trafficking of fentanyl mixed with xylazine. Xylazine, also known as “Tranq,” is a powerful sedative that

Who: Attending NDASA? Join ASAP’s Chief Operating Officer, Nicole Hanratty, as she gives LIVE training for SAPs! What: SAPs will benefit from the experience and knowledge of experts as they gain insights into how to adhere to the U.S. DOT

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (March, 2023) Key Facts According to the CDC: Alcohol is the most commonly used substance among young people in the U.S. Underage drinking is a significant public health problem in the U.S. Excessive drinking is

(Re Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse—DUI in a CMV) By: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) If an employer reports a violation to the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) based on the employer’s actual knowledge that a CDL driver was issued

By: Jeff Crissey The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is closing a loophole in its Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse that makes it possible for a driver to have a drug or alcohol violation reported by another employer after a pre-employment query, but