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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

By: FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse The FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse contains information on all violations of the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program incurred by drivers who hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or commercial learner’s permit (CLP).

By: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as delta-8 THC, is a psychoactive substance found in the Cannabis sativa plant, of which marijuana and hemp are two varieties. Delta-8 THC is one of over 100 cannabinoids produced naturally

By: ASAP A Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who helps DOT-regulated employees return to work after a DOT violation has occurred, such as a failed drug and/or alcohol test or a refusal to test. As described in the

Rate of increase doubled over previous year; marijuana violations up 31% By: John Gallagher (FreightWaves) The latest data from the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse reveals that drug use among commercial drivers may be at its highest level since the federal

By: Eric Miller, Senior Reporter with Transport Topics Federal drug regulators could soon announce plans to add fentanyl to a drug testing panel that would detect use of the dangerous drug among safety-sensitive federal employees — ultimately including truck drivers

As 2022 comes to a close, many carriers may be conducting end-of-the-year reviews on various aspects of their organizations. What worked in 2022? What needs some fine-tuning? And does anything need an overhaul? In January 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier

By: Safety and Health Magazine Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied a petition calling on the agency to recognize hair samples as an alternative drug-testing method for truckers, reasserting a long-standing position that it lacks the