The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is increasing the minimum annual percentage rate for random controlled substance testing for commercial motor vehicle drivers, from 25% to 50% percent, effective Jan. 1, in response to rising positive drug-testing rates. As published in a Recent Federal Notice, the agency explained that the 2018 FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Testing … Read More →
FMCSA Extends Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Deadline for State Agencies
Federal regulators made final rule, delaying the compliance deadline for the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse by three years for state motor vehicle agencies. State agencies will have until January 6, 2023, instead of January 6, 2020 to comply with the rule. This gives states more time to ensure IT systems can securely tap into the Clearinghouse … Read More →
Untangling Frequently Asked Details of the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
What is the FMCSA Clearinghouse? The FMCSA Clearinghouse will contain records of drug and alcohol violation per the FMCSA regulations, including positive drug or alcohol test results and test refusals. This will allow employers to identify drivers who are not legally permitted to operate commercial motor vehicles due to drug and alcohol program violations. Records … Read More →
FMCSA Clearinghouse Query Plans Are Available For Purchase
Query Plans Are Available For Purchase – Are You Prepared for January 6, 2020 As employers of CDL drivers, you can now purchase a query plan. Purchasing a query plan enables employers, and their designated consortium/third-party administrators (C/TPAs), to conduct queries for all current and potential new employees. Query plans may be purchased only on … Read More →
