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When trucking regulations run amok
Regulations have been my profession, my life, for many years. Trucking regulations, to be precise. I’ve devoted my career to helping fleets better understand and comply with the hundreds of safety-related regulations that govern their operations. And I step in to defend those fleets when they inevitably run afoul of the rules. Trucking is a heavily regulated industry, understandably so. It’s dangerous. Thousands of people die in the U.S. each year in accidents involving large trucks and buses, n
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USDOT approves mouth swabs for regulated drug screens
The USDOT and its subagencies, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, have amended their respective drug/alcohol testing regulations to add oral fluid as an authorized testing method for the presence of unlawful drugs. According to the Final Rule to be published in the Federal Register on May 2, 2023 and to become effective 30 days after, “this additional methodology for drug testing will give employers a choice that will help combat employee cheating on urine drug tests and
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Trucksafe discusses the pitfalls of CBD use among drivers with PrePass
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently joined PrePass's Eyes on the Road podcast to discuss the current regulatory landscape surrounding CBD use among commercial drivers and some of the pitfalls. Topics addressed in this episode include: (1) the distinction between marijuana and CBD; (2) how the USDOT and FMCSA regulate marijuana use; (3) how CBD can lead to positive DOT drug tests; (4) the implications of a positive test stemming from CBD use; and (5) what carriers and drivers should be
FMCSA overhauls Clearinghouse notifications
The federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse--a central repository for drug/alcohol testing data for CDL drivers--has now been in place for more than three years. As we addressed in another article, the Clearinghouse's three-year anniversary in January 2023 brought with it changes to the process that motor carriers must follow when first onboarding CDL drivers. But even more recently, in mid-March, the FMCSA overhauled the way that its Clearinghouse notifies employers (i.e., motor carriers) of any c
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FMCSA delivers another blow to hair testing
In a notice to be published in the Federal Register soon, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced its decision to deny a petition filed by The Alliance for Driver Safety & Security--an alliance of large motor carriers--concerning the use of hair testing for DOT-mandated drug tests. If you are a CDL driver or you employ them, you’re familiar with the DOT drug testing process, which has historically relied on urinalysis as the only approved method for conducting DOT-manda
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Trucksafe featured on Taking the Hire Road
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman joined DriverReach's Jeremy Reymer on a recent episode of FreightWaves' Taking the Hire Road podcast to discuss upcoming changes to the driver qualification process stemming from full implementation of the federal Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse. Read more and catch the replay here. About Trucksafe Consulting, LLC: Trucksafe Consulting is a full-service DOT regulatory compliance consulting and training service. We help carriers develop, implement, and improve the
Trucksafe’s Brandon Wiseman joins FreightWaves to discuss drug/alcohol testing
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently sat down with FreightWaves to discuss the intracicies of post-accident drug/alcohol testing for regulated drivers. Catch the replay above!About Trucksafe Consulting, LLC: Trucksafe Consulting is a full-service DOT regulatory compliance consulting and training service. We help carriers develop, implement, and improve their safety programs, through personalized services, industry-leading training, and a library of educational content. Trucksafe also h
Changes in store for the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse?
On January 6, 2023, the federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse will have been in effect for three years. That's an important milestone for a f
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Risky business: CBD use by commercial drivers
CBD use among commercial drivers is on the rise, but carriers and drivers need to understand the risks associated with CBD use.
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