drug testing

Clearinghouse reporting reveals deficiencies in carrier drug and alcohol programs

Through June 30, 2021, 85,745 drug and alcohol violations had been reported to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse since its launch on Jan. 6, 2020. Of those, 2,183 have been a result of a fleet reporting “actual knowledge” of a violation, and 12,448 have been for a test refusal.

Combined, that means 17.1% of all violations in the clearinghouse are a result of a fleet reporting the violation. But, according to J. J. Keller & Associates, in at least some...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/clearinghouse-reporting-reveals-deficiencies-in-carrier-drug-and-alcohol-programs

CDL holders banned from driving due to drugs, alcohol top 60,000

The number of U.S. truck drivers sidelined due to substance abuse violations has surpassed 60,000 and continues to climb by roughly 2,000-3,000 per month, according to federal data.

The latest monthly report by the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration since January 2020, revealed that 60,299 CDL holders have a drug or alcohol violation recorded in the clearinghouse as of June 1, up from 57,510 as of May 1 and up from 18,860 recorded in...

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Texas tops list for truck driver drug/alcohol violations

New data released by the federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse shows Texas topping the list of number of registered truck drivers with a positive drug and/or alcohol test violation but Louisiana ranking highest in violation rates based on number of employers.

According to the latest clearinghouse data (as of May 1) released by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Texas recorded 7,268 violations, followed by California with 5,312 and Florida with 4,033. The number of violations...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/texas-tops-list-for-truck-driver-drugalcohol-violations

Carriers pressure FMCSA to act on drug hair-test exemption request

Eleven large-fleet trucking companies are pushing federal regulators to address a petition to allow hair testing for drugs that the carriers claim is needed to help keep drug-using truck drivers from getting behind the wheel.

The carriers — which include publicly traded truckload operators J.B. Hunt [NASDAQ: JBHT], U.S. Xpress [NYSE: USX], Knight-Swift Transportation [NYSE: KNX] and Schneider National [NYSE: SNDR] — are seeking an exemption from trucking regulations so that they could use hair...

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FMCSA: More drivers returning to work after drug violations

There is hope for a trucking industry that has been warning of a major blow to the pool of available drivers resulting from tighter compliance measures by federal regulators: Drivers are more often taking the necessary steps toward returning to duty after getting hit with violations.

That seems to be one of the trends revealed by data compiled by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, which went into effect in January 2020.

Of the 55,901 drivers...

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The Daily Dash: Hair testing for drugs faces hurdles; Mississippi mulls parking solution

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, a proposal to use hair testing for drug detection may not see the light of day under the Biden administration. Plus, Mississippi is considering a plan to increase truck parking in the state, and the Postal Service sets a path toward profitability.

Failed testing strategy?

Proposed federal guidelines to use hair testing as a means for identifying potential drug users may not go into effect under the...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/the-daily-dash:-hair-testing-for-drugs-faces-hurdles;-mississippi-mulls-parking-solution

The Daily Dash: Strong freight demand to continue flowing into 2021

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, J.B. Hunt is not expecting a slowdown in freight through at least the first quarter of 2021. Plus, Nikola Corp. and General Motors continue talking about a battery agreement, but a deal remains out of reach for now. And some roads are just made for truckers.

No slowdown ahead

In a presentation at Baird’s 2020 Global Industrial Conference on Tuesday, executives from J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-daily-dash-strong-freight-demand-to-continue-flowing-into-2021

The Daily Dash: USPS cuts delivery deal; hair testing dispute

USPS vehicle

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, the U.S. Postal Service has cut a deal to ensure parcels will be delivered this holiday season. Plus, despite a push to allow hair testing for drugs, some carriers believe a proposed rule that would authorize it would weaken the effectiveness of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, and Workhorse Group blames COVID-19 for not hitting production targets.

Hair testing concerns

The trucking industry has...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/the-daily-dash-usps-cuts-delivery-deal-hair-testing-dispute

Don’t get wrapped up in drug test confusion

Substance abuse is a serious issue in the trucking industry, but tracking and reporting it is equally challenging. While motor carriers, medical review officers (MROs), substance abuse professionals (SAPs) and consortium/third-party administrators (C/TPAs) do their best to crack down on the use of illegal substances, all parties must understand how to conduct proper testing and recordkeeping.

Marijuana takes the heat for contributing heavily to the industry’s substance abuse problem, and with...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/dont-get-wrapped-up-in-drug-test-confusion

The Daily Dash: Drug test failures jump; TRATON puts forward best offer for Navistar

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, September saw an increase in truck driver drug test failures. Plus, TRATON makes a final offer in its bid to acquire Navistar and Waymo pulls back the curtain – a little bit – on its autonomous technology.

More drivers failing drug tests

Positive drug tests among truck drivers increased 8% in September, and most have not started the return-to-duty process to regain their eligible status to drive.

John...

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