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Newsby David CullenMay 1, 2023

DOT Rule Allows Oral-Fluid Specimen Testing for Drugs

Trucking fleets and other employers of "safety-sensitive" transportation employees, including truck drivers, will soon have another option for meeting federal drug-testing requirements.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2023

ATRI Seeks Truck Driver Input on Legalized Marijuana

ATRI's survey asks for driver perspectives and knowledge related to new state laws, as well as the impact of these laws on roadway safety and the workforce.

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ArticlesMarch 11, 2023

Pitfalls of CBD Use Among Commercial Drivers

Can CBD products lead to positive drug tests? It's possible. Explore the risks of CBD use for commercial truck drivers.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2023

ATRI Studying Impact of Marijuana Legalization on Trucking

This research was identified as a top priority in 2022 by ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee and will expand on its 2019 study on the impacts of marijuana legalization on roadway safety.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeDecember 22, 2022

Trucking Alliance: Denial of Hair-Testing Exemption Offers ‘Clear Road Map’

Proponents of hair-testing for federally required drug screenings have had another setback with the denial of a petition to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.... Or have they?

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Newsby David CullenOctober 11, 2022

Hair-Testing Supporters Cite New Numbers in Push for Drug Testing Change

According to the Trucking Alliance, its survey suggests truck drivers are using illegal drugs in dramatically higher numbers than is reported by DOT.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2022

Texas Fleet Declared 'Imminent Hazard' for Disregard of Safety Regs

The fleet's owner "appears to lack any knowledge" of federal motor carrier safety regulations, according to the FMCSA out-of-service order.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 28, 2022

DOT Proposes Oral-Fluid Testing for Drugs

The Department of Transportation is proposing oral fluid testing as an alternative to urine testing for the DOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing program.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 11, 2022

Study Suggests Cocaine Use More Prevalent than Marijuana Among Truck Drivers

Is marijuana really the drug most commonly used by truck drivers? National Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse statistics say it is by far, but hair-testing advocates cite an analysis finding otherwise.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2021

New Rule Closes CDL Loophole for Drivers with Drug or Alcohol Testing Restrictions

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule closing a loophole in the federal drug and alcohol testing program.

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