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Drug and Alcohol Testing

Part 40 DOT Policies Notice

DOT Drug Testing: Employer DOT Policies – the Part 40 Changes

The DOT Agencies & United States Coast Guard (USCG) have provided guidance to DOT-regulated employers about what their DOT policies will need to contain about the changes to 49 CFR Part 40, which are effective January 1,...

DOT Drug Testing: Part 40 - Employee Notice

This is a reminder that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing program will soon require testing for four semi-synthetic opioids (i.e., hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone).  The change is effective January 1, 2018. 

What does this mean for...

eCCF Notice: Urine Specimen Collectors

Notice: Use of the Electronic Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (eCCF) by Urine Specimen Collectors for the U.S. DOT Drug Testing Program

When did DOT authorize the use of the eCCF?

The Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and...

eCCF Notice

The Final Rule allows employers, collectors, laboratories, and Medical Review Officer to use the electronic version of the Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (eCCF) in the DOT-regulated drug testing program. The FR can be viewed at (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-04-13/...

DOT "CBD" Notice

DOT OFFICE OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY AND COMPLIANCE NOTICE

The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, Pub. L. 115-334, (Farm Bill) removed hemp from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act.  Under the Farm Bill, hemp-derived...

What Employers Need to Know About Monitoring Collection Sites

Employer Brochure

Do you employ safety-sensitive employees who must take drug and alcohol tests regulated by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT)? 

If so, this brochure can help you understand what you can do to monitor the activities of the collection sites...