drug use/testing

FMCSA Strengthens Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, Removes Some Exemption Requirements

The agency bolsters return-to-duty and removes exemption requirements for drivers with diabetes and some types of vision impairment. Meanwhile, it introduces a medication information form and clarifies sleep apnea testing requirements.

Proposed FMCSA Rule Aims to Close Information Gap With Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Info

The proposed rulemaking seeks to prevent commercial vehicle drivers with substance abuse violations from being licensed by closing an information gap with real-time information from the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Oregon Workshop Focuses on Fitness for Duty, Emergency Preparedness

The recent Oregon Pupil Transportation Association Workshop covered topics ranging from responding to a school shooting and a fatal school bus fire to clarify confusing information on CBD oil.

FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol Database IDs Nearly 8K Abuse Violations

The federal agency releases data showing that its Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse detected and identified nearly 8,000 positive substance abuse tests of commercial drivers since Jan. 6.

FMCSA Opens Registration for CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse

The federal agency’s clearinghouse will contain records of violations of FMCSA’s drug and alcohol testing program by commercial drivers, including school bus drivers.

School Transportation and the Legalization of Marijuana

There is no gray area on testing, yet either willingly or unwillingly, drivers are still finding themselves on the wrong side of this issue, says Ronna Weber, a consultant working with the American Bus Association.

NTSB Releases 2019 Most Wanted List

The list of 10 items includes priorities such as distracted driving, strengthening occupant protection, and implementing collision avoidance systems.

New York School Bus Contractors Name Legislator of the Year

State Sen. Carl Marcellino is honored for supporting safe student transportation and sponsoring a bill on pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing of school bus drivers, which recently became law.

New N.Y. Law to Strengthen Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers

The law requires all school bus drivers to be included in the sample pool for random tests. Drivers also can’t assume duty within eight hours of consuming alcohol, an increase from six hours.

N.Y. Bills to Strengthen Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers Advance

The two bills would require all school bus drivers, including those who drive smaller buses and are exempted under federal law, to be included in the sample pool for random tests and undergo pre-employment testing.

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FMCSA Strengthens Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, Removes Some Exemption Requirements

Proposed FMCSA Rule Aims to Close Information Gap With Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Info

Oregon Workshop Focuses on Fitness for Duty, Emergency Preparedness

FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol Database IDs Nearly 8K Abuse Violations

FMCSA Opens Registration for CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse

School Transportation and the Legalization of Marijuana

NTSB Releases 2019 Most Wanted List

New York School Bus Contractors Name Legislator of the Year

New N.Y. Law to Strengthen Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers

N.Y. Bills to Strengthen Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers Advance

Resource Center

Latest Industry Updates and Videos

Education Center

Upcoming and On-Demand Webinars

FMCSA Strengthens Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, Removes Some Exemption Requirements

Proposed FMCSA Rule Aims to Close Information Gap With Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Info

Oregon Workshop Focuses on Fitness for Duty, Emergency Preparedness

FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol Database IDs Nearly 8K Abuse Violations

FMCSA Opens Registration for CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse

School Transportation and the Legalization of Marijuana

NTSB Releases 2019 Most Wanted List

New York School Bus Contractors Name Legislator of the Year

New N.Y. Law to Strengthen Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers

N.Y. Bills to Strengthen Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers Advance

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