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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

The following DOT Agencies have released their 2023 random drug and alcohol testing rates. Minimum Annual Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Rates: DOT Mode Drug Alcohol FMCSA 50% 10% FAA 25% 10% FTA 50% 10% PHMSA 25% N/A FRA* 25%

By: ASAP The Department of Transportation (DOT) currently requires that 14 drugs be tested under the DOT 5-panel test. The 49 CFR 40 covers all branches of the DOT, including the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA), Federal Aviation Administration

By: Department of Transportation (DOT) This Statement of Enforcement Discretion authorizes Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP) to conduct remote assessments and evaluations for employees with drug and alcohol violations. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy