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Drug Testing in the Workplace: Key Trends, Best Practices & Legal Challenges for Employers from 2024

The latest trends in workplace drug testing show a rise in marijuana use in certain industries, especially in states where marijuana is legal. The Quest ...

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State DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Reporting Requirements for CDL

Some states require just the employer to make the report, while others require it of the medical review officer (MRO), The following breaks it down ...

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Does a Failed DOT Drug Test Go on Your Record?

A failed DOT drug test is recorded in the FMCSA Clearinghouse and linked to your CDL. However, you can return to safety-sensitive work by completing ...

Navigating Workplace Challenges: DOT Substance Abuse Compliance Made Simple

Published January 2025, NDASA Winter eMagazine By: Sandra Serrano Substance use in the workplace presents significant challenges for employers, especially when a well-developed program isn’t ...

5 Things to Know About Substance Abuse Professional

Understanding Substance Abuse Professionals This infographic provides essential information about Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs) and their critical role within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) ...

Investing in Recovery: How Employers Can Reduce Costs and Retain Talent with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Programs in the Workplace

Investing in Recovery: How Employers Can Reduce Costs and Retain Talent with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Programs in the Workplace By ASAP Staff Replacing a ...

6 Steps to Get Back to Work Safely

The infographic outlines the return-to-duty process, which consists of six essential steps for ensuring safe re-employment following a violation of DOT regulations. Initially, employees who ...

Clearinghouse-II Status and CDL Downgrades

Clearinghouse-II Status and CDL Downgrades By ASAP Staff The FMCSA Clearinghouse rule, implemented by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), was established to improve ...

DOT Makes Oral Fluid Collector Training Easier

DOT Makes Oral Fluid Collector Training Easier By ASAP Staff When the U.S. Department of Transportation issued final regulations in May of 2023 for lab-based ...

5 Things to Know About Substance Abuse Professional

5 Things to Know About Your Substance Abuse Professional

Read the following infographic on 5 Things to Know About Your Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). Click on the image to see it in full screen. ...

Drug Possession Is a Crime Again in Oregon

Drug possession is a crime again in Oregon. Here is what you should know. By: Michelle Wiley (OPB) Oregon has ended its experiment with drug decriminalization. ...

U.S. DOT Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Oral Fluid Testing

U.S. DOT Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Oral Fluid Testing On December 9, 2024 the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) published a Notice ...

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CH II went into effect November 18, 2024

Drivers in "prohibited" status on the FMCSA Clearinghouse will have their commercial driving privileges downgraded until they comply with the RTD Process.

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