FMCSA Set to Launch Clearinghouse Database
Effective Jan. 6, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will mandate the use of the Clearinghouse to report and query information about driver drug and alcohol program violations. Read More
D.C. court tosses truck drivers’ FCRA suit over inaccurate DOT databaseD.C. court tosses truck drivers’ FCRA suit over inaccurate DOT database
Commercial truck drivers who sued the Department of Transportation (DOT) over inaccurate safety records in a DOT database lacked standing to pursue their Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) claims, the D.C. Circuit ruled. Read More
Reminder: DOT expanding drug testing to include opioids on Jan. 1, 2018
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently posted an additional notice in anticipation of the upcoming Jan. 1, 2018 effective date. Read More
DOT publishes guidance for updating drug and alcohol policies in light of recent opioid testing update
On Jan. 1, 2018, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will expand its current panel to require testing for semi-synthetic opioids. The semi-synthetic drugs that must be tested for are: hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone, and oxycodone. Read More
U.S. DOT clarifies that medical marijuana is not an excuse in regulated drug testing
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently reminded agencies that using medical cannabis with a doctor’s recommendation in accordance with state law is no excuse for failing a drug test. Read More