Urine Today, Your Hair 2021 It took an act of Congress and six years of waiting, but federal guidelines for hair sample drug testing in the trucking industry will finally be available in 2021. The FAST Act (Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act) was signed into law in December 2015. It included provisions for highway [...]
When a driver fails or refuses a drug or alcohol test, serious consequences follow. The situation becomes complicated quickly. Employers and drivers must understand the Return-To-Duty (RTD) process. This is essential to resolving FMCSA Clearinghouse Violations. After selecting a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), the driver must designate them in the Clearinghouse. The SAP cannot [...]
Keep up with FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse regulations or get help, now! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers and owner/operators requiring a commercial driver’s license (CDL) for work, think use of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is voluntary or on-hold. It’s not. The Clearinghouse has been [...]
In the midst of a global pandemic with confusing and conflicting information about how the coronavirus is transmitted, many breath alcohol technicians are uncomfortable conducting breath tests. Makes sense. Even with precautions, including using a private area outdoors, there is an individual exhaling strongly in close proximity to the BAT (Breath Alcohol Technician). The [...]
Historically, substance abuse increases when things are bad in the world, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no different. After 9/11, the National Institutes of Health reported that with the stress of the times, people often resort to substance use (or relapse) to cope. From a recent Medscape Article: After Hurricane Katrina , substance abuse disorders in New [...]
Collection Site Refusals Are Serious – Employers Can Prevent Them “This whole thing could have been avoided if they informed drivers, but this driver has had a CDL since 2014, so I still believe he got p***ed off and marched out.” – from an email from a colleague. This situation is a Refusal To [...]
The FMCSA Clearinghouse Compliance system actively tracks all drug and alcohol violations for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders. This national database enhances road safety and ensures compliance. It prevents drivers with substance abuse violations from avoiding detection by switching employers. By centralizing critical information, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) strengthens safety regulations. [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 23, 2020 Tim Thoelecke InOut Labs 847-657-7900 [email protected] Morton Grove, Illinois: InOut Labs proudly announces its designation as a State Affiliate for the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA). NDASA, a national professional association, actively promotes safe and drug-free workplaces and communities through legislative advocacy, education, training, and excellence [...]
Announcement of the New Drug Testing RateAnnouncement of the New Drug Testing Rate On Thursday, December 26, 2019, the FMCSA announced an increase in the random drug testing rate for 2020. The rate will rise from 25% to 50%, while alcohol testing will remain at 10%. New Requirements for Drug Testing FMCSA now requires [...]
InOut Labs President Joins ISBA Program Chicago, IL – December 13, 2019 — Tim Thoelecke, president of InOut Labs, served as one of two featured presenters at the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) program, “Legal Cannabis and the Workplace,” on December 12. ISBA hosted the event as part of its new Cannabis Law Section, [...]
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