As a result of issues raised in a recent inspection, the National Laboratory Certification Program issued a notice concerning the Federal Drug Testing Custody Control Form (CCF) containing incorrect Medical Review Officer information. The notice states that laboratories must verify … Read More »
FTA Conducts Clandestine Inspections
Since 2009, the FTA (Federal Transit Administration) has been running a full-out clandestine inspection program on drug and alcohol testing collection sites. Under the auspices of this program, which is performed jointly with the FMCSA, agents, posing as employees or … Read More »
METH: How is it Impacting Your Workplace?
Although it can be and has been used by anyone, the use of methamphetamine (or meth), when it’s found in the workplace, has primarily been associated with white, blue-collar workers. Users may partake of this drug in the mistaken belief … Read More »
FMCSA Announces Plans for a National Drug and Alcohol Clearing House
In an effort to improve roadway safety, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, their proposed rule to establish a drug and alcohol clearinghouse for all national commercial drivers’ license … Read More »
2014 DOT Random Testing Rates
The Department of Transportation has released their 2014 minimum random drug and alcohol testing rates for DOT agencies and the United States Coast Guard: Employers and C/TPAs who are subject to more than one DOT agency drug and alcohol testing … Read More »