Tag: U.S. Department of Transportation

Drug Testing

The value of an accurate drug test

July 11, 2019

Lab accreditations and inspections are a way to ensure accurate drug testing and help verify that processes, instrumentation, and personnel adhere to the highest standards of quality. We work to ensure that every drug test reported by our labs is accurate.

By the Numbers

By the Numbers: Random drug testing data

September 22, 2017

The FMCSA random rate is only a minimum standard and employers can elect to test at a greater rate. Examine your program and consider the risks.

News

Top 7 trends at SAPAA

August 30, 2017

SAPAA helps to drive process forward and keeps our industry educated and informed about drug testing. See this year's most popular topics.

News

Drug and alcohol clearinghouse aims to make roads safer

December 8, 2016

FMCSA final rule will keep drivers that violate drug and alcohol testing requirements from operating a CMV with different employers.

eCCF

Three steps to paperless drug testing

April 29, 2016

Paperless drug testing means less forms, fewer errors and increased productivity. These three steps can help employers transition to online processes.

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Science and cyborgs with Dr. Barry Sample

April 24, 2015

Dr. Barry Sample answers questions from New York City elementary students about the impacts of drug use.

eCCF

Regulated electronic Custody and Control Form (eCCF) use approved

April 15, 2015

On April 13, the DOT published a Notice of a Final Rule which allows employers, collectors, labs and MROs to use eCCFs for regulated drug testing programs.

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Transportation drug testing law anniversary

November 8, 2011

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) celebrated 20 years of the statutory authority to conduct drug and alcohol testing.