FMCSA lowers minimum annual random drug testing percentage rate
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced on Dec. 21 that effective Jan. 1, 2016, the minimum annual random drug testing percentage rate for drivers subject to DOT-testing rules will decrease to 25 percent. Read More
DOT to add opioids to transportation worker drug testing panel
The Department of Transportation (DOT) will expand its current panel to include testing for semi-synthetic opioids 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
D.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
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