CDL Issuance from Third Parties Rescinded
Proposed rulemaking to streamline the process of getting would-be truck drivers a CDL has been rescinded by the FMCSA following a deeper review of the implications if they were to be passed. Specifically, the rules would have allowed states to use third-party testing examiners to administer the commercial driver’s license skills test to students who […]
Proposed Changes to Drug Testing Could Allow for Lifetime Drug Use Analysis
Proposal for the Addition of Oral Fluid Specimen Testing for Drugs The FMCSA has proposed to amend the drug testing procedures required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for truck drivers and other DOT regulated companies regarding employees in safety-sensitive positions. In short, the purpose of the rule is to increase testing efficiency while […]
Reminder! Conduct Your Query Requirements
Reminder! Conduct Your Query Requirements Per § 382.701, employers of CDL drivers must conduct a query in the FMCSA D&A Clearinghouse at least once per year for each CDL driver they employ. Employers may designate a consortium/third-party administrator (C/TPA) to conduct queries on their behalf. The annual query requirement is tracked on a rolling 12-month basis. […]