Per FMCSA, 25% of Drivers Need to be Tested

In 2017, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) required 25% of its drivers to be drug tested to comply with regulations. Previously in 2016, the rate had dropped from 50% to 25%. While this reduction means employers will have fewer costs associated with drug testing, it is essential that employers still conduct "in-house" tests to be sure that their employees are remaining compliant.

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Drug and Alcohol Testing for DOT Owner-Operators

If you are a self-employed truck driver or an owner-operator, you may be regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). When you have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and can answer yes to at least one of the following questions, you must remain in compliance with DOT drug and alcohol testing.

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Drug and Alcohol Testing: FMCSA DOT Requirements

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is an agency within the Department of Transportation (DOT) that regulates the bus and trucking industry in the United States. Part 382 of FMCSA regulations deal with testing for controlled substances and alcohol. It is meant to prevent injuries and accidents from happening when there is drug or alcohol usage by commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.