What Amazon's New Drug Testing Requirements Could Mean

On June 1, 2021, Amazon announced that they will no longer drug test potential employees for marijuana for jobs that do not involve heavy machinery usage. Positions that need to meet DOT Drug & Alcohol Compliance will still require testing.

Newscourtney morganJuly 1, 2021DATCO, DOT alcohol testing, DOT drug testing, amazon, marijuana

U.S. Coast Guard Sets 2021 Minimum Random Drug Testing Rate

The U.S. Coast Guard has set its minimum random drug testing rate for 2021. Read more to learn what this means for employers.

New Study Shows DOT Needs to Revamp Data Verification

The Department of Transportation collects data from drug test results and uses it to set random testing rates. However, the steps taken by the DOT to verify the accuracy of drug test data are not consistent among its agencies. A study conducted by the U.S. Government Accountability Office revealed that the steps taken by the DOT to verify and publicize drug and alcohol testing data need to go further.

Newscourtney morganApril 16, 2021DATCO, DOT alcohol testing, DOT drug testing, dot compliance, DOT data

DATCO Presents at the National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association’s July Meeting

During the July 23rd National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) webinar meeting, DATCO’s Chief Operating Officer, Courtney Morgan, was the featured speaker. The topic “Building Your Business When the World is in a Pandemic,” highlighted the challenges employers are faced with when everyone is working from home.