Drug testing is required for many positions today, including truck drivers. It’s important that employers know that their workers are not harming their bodies and putting the company at risk. So, if you’re interested in getting into this career, here are some things you should know about the drug testing and its requirements. First, according… Read more »
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When Are Truck Drivers Subject to Drug Tests?
The trucking industry is very serious about being drug-free. Someone using illegal/harmful drugs shouldn’t be driving a big rig. Drug tests are given in several instances, in order to make sure truck drivers and others working in the business aren’t going to cause problems for themselves, the company, and/or the general public on the roads…. Read more »
What is a DOT Drug Screen?
In 1991, the United States Congress passed the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act. This demanded that Department of Transportation (DOT) agencies to routinely do drug and alcohol testing of workers in “safety-sensitive” jobs. Part 40 is a DOT regulation that specifies how drug and alcohol testing is done, and how employees who test positive are… Read more »