Submitted on Jul 11, 2019
2019 "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" National Enforcement Mobilization
Federal Administration Update
A Reminder - 2019 Labor Day Weekend Impaired Driving Prevention Campaign Materials
Submitted on Jul 11, 2019
2019 "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" National Enforcement Mobilization
Drug & Alcohol Results Database
Submitted on Feb 20, 2014
On Wednesday, February 12, 2014, the FMCSA announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to establish the Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse), a database under the Agency’s administration that will contain controlled substances (drug) and alcohol test result information for the holders of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs).
New Proposed DEA Rule Would Put 4 More Synthetic Cannabinoids in the CSA
Submitted on Jan 23, 2014
The Deputy Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued the attached notice of intent to temporarily schedule four synthetic cannabinoids into Schedule I pursuant to the temporary scheduling provisions of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
NEW - Commercial Driver Medical Examiner's Cert. Requirement
Submitted on Jan 10, 2014
Next week, FMCSA will publish a final rule extending the requirement for interstate commercial drivers to have paper copies of their medical examiner’s certifications with them when operating a commercial motor vehicle. An advance copy of the rule has been posted to FMCSA’s website.
3 Synthetic Cannabinoids Banned
Submitted on Jun 10, 2013
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) made the synthetic cannabinoids UR-144, XLR11, and AKB48 Schedule I, illegal drugs under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) for the next two years. These cannabinoids are often seen in so-called “fake pot” products that are falsely marketed and sold as “herbal incense” or “potpourri” products on the Internet and by a variety of retail stores.
FMCSA Rule Change - Medical Examiners Reporting
Submitted on Jun 10, 2013
In CFR Parts 383, 384, 391 the FMCSA proposes to require certified medical examiners (MEs) performing physical examinations on drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) to use a newly developed Medical Examination Report (MER) Form and a new medical examiner's certificate (MEC). In addition, MEs would be required to report results of all completed commercial drivers' physical examinations (including the results of examinations where the driver was found not to be qualified) to FMCSA by close of business on the day of the examination.
DEA Continues to Act Against Synthetic Drugs
Submitted on Apr 30, 2013
April 12, 2013
Contact: DEA Public Affairs
(202) 307-7977
FRA Issues Final Rule on Post-Accident Drug Testing
Submitted on Mar 26, 2013
2013 DOT Random Testing Rates
Submitted on Dec 12, 2012
The following chart outlines the annual minimum drug and alcohol random testing rates established within DOT Agencies and the USCG for 2013.