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
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
DOT Announces 2020 Random Test Rates
This chart outlines the annual minimum drug and alcohol random testing rates established within DOT Agencies and the USCG for 2020. Read More
FMCSA Announces Temporary Waiver for Certain Pre-Employment Drug Screening Requirements
On June 5, 2020 the FMCSA announced a provision which allows an employer to forgo a pre-employment test in instances where an employee may have been furloughed, laid off or out of their safety sensitive position for 90 days or more. Read More
DOT Annual Query FAQs and Best Practices to Help You Stay Ahead
Your trusted DOT Clearinghouse partner provides tips to complete your annual limited queries. Read More