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The American Trucking Association reports that there are approximately 3.5 million professional truck drivers in the United States, and they handle about 71% of the nation's freight. Around one out of every 15 workers in the country is employed in
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You probably know a truck driver or regularly see them on your adventures on our nation's highways. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, there are currently about 2 million professional truck drivers on the road today, making it..
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One of the most important aspects of a comprehensive drug-free workplace program is the ability to test your employees throughout the year randomly. Random drug testing has long been a standard in federally regulated Department of Transportation..
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The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates six primary agencies: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) United States Coast Guard (USCG) Federal...
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For many years, employers have relied on drug and alcohol testing for both pre-screening applicants and also regularly testing current employees. Drug and alcohol testing is so important because of the detrimental effects that substances (both...
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If you're an owner operator and need to stay in compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT), then a unique set of rules and regulations applies to you if you want to follow the law and hit the road. Any individual who operates a...
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Drug use in our nation has taken an interesting and somewhat startling turn over the last several years. Two major factors — the opioid epidemic and the legalization of both medicinal and recreational marijuana use — have changed the..
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A prototype of a marijuana breathalyzer test has been developed by Hounds Lab from Oakland, and this could bring the country's DUI testing to a whole new level. Driving under the influence of drugs is dangerous not only to the person driving but..
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Most of us have heard at least one story about someone trying to cheat a drug test. From synthetic urine (which is now considered unlawful in a number of states) to chugging a large amount of water in an attempt to dilute the drugs in your system.
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A lot of legally prescribed pain relievers, such as hydrocodone and oxycodone, are opioids. They might not look anything like the infamous heroin, but they're equally addictive and exceptionally dangerous when used without following the right...
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