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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 30, 2024

FMCSA Declares Driver 'Imminent Hazard' Following Alcohol, HOS Violations

A New Jersey-licensed commercial driver has been declared an “imminent hazard” and ordered to stop operating after multiple alcohol-related safety violations came to light following a crash.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2021

Schneider to Pilot Truck Driver Alcohol Detection System

Schneider will become the first truckload carrier to conduct a trial deployment of "lifesaving technology" developed through the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety Program.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 23, 2020

DOT Issues Guidance on Drug and Alcohol Testing During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Department of Transportation has issued guidance on drug and alcohol testing for federally regulated transportation workers, as fleets and commercial drivers may face challenges complying with regulations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Newsby Stephane BabcockFebruary 28, 2017

FMCSA’s DeLorenzo: Move to ELDs Benefits Everyone

As Joe DeLorenzo, director of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance, sees it, there are positive reasons why all motor carriers need to be conscious of the upcoming electronic logging device mandate deadline of December 18, 2017.

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NewsDecember 13, 2016

FMCSA Keeps Controlled Substance Random Testing Rate

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced that the controlled substances random testing rate for regulated motor carriers will remain at 25% for 2017.

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NewsJune 24, 2016

Trucker Declared Imminent Hazard for Alcohol-Related Crash

The FMCSA declared a Tennessee-licensed driver to be an imminent hazard to public safety after reckless driving behavior, related to alcohol consumption, led to two deaths.

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ArticlesDecember 22, 2015

Must You Provide Only Positive D&A Tests to Prospective Employers? Negative!

When a motor carrier receives an inquiry into a current or former driver’s drug and alcohol testing history, what specifically is the company required to release?

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NewsMarch 31, 2015

Driver Declared Imminent Hazard for Drugged Driving

The FMCSA declared driver Robert Lee Turner an imminent hazard after he struck an officer at the Port of Savannah and was subsequently charged with driving while under the influence.

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NewsMarch 30, 2015

FMCSA Begins Drug and Alcohol Testing Survey

The Federal Motor Carrier Administration has begun notifying select truck and bus companies to submit drug and alcohol testing program results for its annual survey.

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Newsby David CullenMarch 19, 2015

Bill Aims to Give Hair-Testing Equal Footing

Bipartisan legislation was introduced in Congress today that would allow the Department of Transportation to recognize hair testing as an alternative option to give companies greater flexibility when conducting drug and alcohol testing.

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