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SEARCHThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s drug and alcohol strike force also results in pending enforcement actions on more than 128 truck and bus companies for alleged violations, such as using a driver who has tested positive for illegal drugs or not instituting a testing program.
More than 128 companies face enforcement actions and 287 commercial bus and truck drivers were removed from the roads as a result of a recent federal sweep.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reported on Monday those results from its annual drug and alcohol strike force sweep, which occurred from April 30 through May 11.
"Safety is our number one priority,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said. “Our message is clear: We will not allow commercial bus and truck drivers operating under the influence of drugs and alcohol to stay on the road. All drivers and their passengers deserve to be confident that bus and truck drivers are safe and sober.”
During the two-week sweep, nearly 200 federal investigators examined the drug and alcohol safety records of commercial drivers employed by bus and truck companies, including school bus drivers, interstate passenger carriers, hazardous material transporters and general freight long-haul trucking companies. Officials said that their goals were to identify motor carriers in violation of federal drug and alcohol testing requirements and to remove from the road commercial truck and bus drivers who jump from carrier to carrier to evade federal drug and alcohol testing and reporting requirements.
“Removing these dangerous drivers from the roads helps save lives and sends a strong signal that we will not tolerate negligent commercial drivers and companies that violate federal alcohol and drug safety standards,” FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro said.
The 287 commercial drivers identified in the sweep face the prospect of a monetary fine and being barred from operating a commercial motor vehicle for failing to adhere to federal drug and alcohol regulations.
Additionally, 128 truck and bus companies face pending enforcement actions for violations, such as using a driver who has tested positive for illegal drugs or not instituting a drug and alcohol testing program. Both drivers and carriers will have an opportunity to contest the alleged violations and the amount of the civil penalties.
Officials said that the actions are part of FMCSA’s broader effort to ensure truck and bus safety across the country.
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