Drug and alcohol clearinghouse

Drug database reveals high rate of ineligible drivers

An overwhelming number of drivers with drug and alcohol violations have failed to complete the federal return-to-duty process, a trend that could have trucking capacity implications down the road.

Statistics released this week by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reveal that of the 28,445 drivers registering at least one drug or alcohol violation in the FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, 26,443 – or 93% – are in “prohibited status” because they have not completed the...

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Truckers frustrated with hair-test guideline delays

A five-year delay of a rulemaking that would give trucking companies the option to use a hair test instead of urinalysis to screen drivers for drugs is preventing significant safety improvements, according to major industry players.

The benefits of hair testing within the trucking industry was a common theme among several panel discussions at a truck safety summit held by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today.

Representatives from truckload operators Werner Enterprises (NAS...

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The Daily Dash: Drug test refusals; solar-powered reefer; and carriers rule when it comes to rates

Hair testing for drugs

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, the high number of drug test refusals among truck drivers may result in a push for new testing methods, plus Wabash and eNow produce a solar-powered refrigerated trailer, and carriers have quickly gained the upper hand over shippers in rate negotiations.

Cheaters will be caught — but how?

A high number of drug test refusals among truck drivers could be the impetus to usher in new ways of testing for...

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FMCSA looking into petition to delay HOS rule changes

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) confirmed that it is studying a petition by safety groups and labor to halt the final hours of service (HOS) rule despite the agency strongly backing the changes it made that are scheduled to go into effect on September 29.

Speaking at a meeting of FMCSA’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee on Monday, July 13, Mullen acknowledged that “not everybody agrees with [FMCSA’s position]. There’s a petition for reconsideration which we’re...

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Mullen: FMCSA considering inclusion of hair testing results in drug clearinghouse

Jim Mullen speaks at TCA event

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering whether carriers should include positive drug tests obtained via hair follicle testing in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, according to Jim Mullen, acting administrator.

Speaking during the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Virtual Safety and Security Meeting last week, Mullen said the inclusion of hair follicle testing results is being debated inside the agency.

“There’s an issue with those motor carriers that use hair...

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Marijuana, cocaine top drug clearinghouse violations

Marijuana is by far the drug of choice among drivers testing positive for controlled substances, according to data compiled by the federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

In the first detailed summary report of the clearinghouse, released on June 10 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), data shows that the 10,388 driver drug tests that tested positive for marijuana accounted for almost half of the 21,156 total positive tests submitted to the clearinghouse as of June 1. The...

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Today’s Pickup: Aperia offers tire inflation system with no upfront cost

Aperia self inflating tire system

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Fleet customers looking to save some cash during the current times can find a little extra green through the use of a tire inflation system. Aperia Technologies, makers of the Halo tire inflator system, are trying to make it even easier to adopt a tire inflation system with its new Pro+ program.

Under the program, fleets can install the Halo system with no upfront cash outlay and the option to cancel the program anytime after 12 months of service. In addition, Aperia will waive any...

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No business like show business: Film production drivers get clearinghouse exemption

Drivers in the movie production business convinced regulators that they should have a certain flexibility when conducting pre-employment screening through the federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

In a decision scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Monday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ruled that Los Angeles-based Motion Picture Compliance Solutions (MPCS), which provides third-party regulatory services for trucking companies, will be able to conduct...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/no-business-like-show-business-film-production-drivers-get-clearinghouse-exemption

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