by mallred | Aug 15, 2019 | Drug Testing, Industry News
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has recently announced changes to their drug testing and alcohol forms as well as expanded their FAQ section to include more answers to common questions they’ve been receiving. Set to take effect beginning...
by mallred | Jul 19, 2019 | Complete Employee Screening, Drug Testing
A Substance Abuse Professional or SAP plays a very important role in drug and alcohol testing and keeping an effective drug-free workplace program. Certain safety-sensitive positions require employers to have a designed SAP, like those that are under Department of...
by mallred | May 7, 2019 | Drug Testing, In the News
Registration for the DOT Clearinghouse will begin soon! For those DOT members who will be a part of the Clearinghouse, below is a timeline of upcoming events happening for the Clearinghouse that you should be aware of. The Clearinghouse final rule was made back in...
by mallred | Jan 3, 2019 | Drug Testing, In the News, Industry News
Every fourth quarter the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) agencies and the U.S. Coast Guard publish their minimum drug and alcohol random testing rates for the upcoming year. All Federal employers must comply with these changes beginning on January 1st. The...
by mallred | Nov 13, 2017 | Complete Employee Screening, In the News, Industry News
The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Friday (11/9) that beginning in January there will be a change to the DOT drug-testing program regulation. Hydromorphone, hydrocodone, oxymorphone and oxycodone are all being added to the new drug-testing panel. This...