Significant impacts are affecting companies and employees since the FMCSA implemented those changes July 1, 2013. As seen in the ATRI findings these operational and economic impacts have been negative.
http://atri-online.org/2013/11/18/atri-study-identifies-significant-operational-and-economic-impacts-from-new-hours-of-service-rules/...
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Hair Testing Proposal For DOT Requirements
This would be a great option for trucking companies since a large number of them already opt to perform hair testing in addition to DOT required urine lab testing because they are able to get a better snapshot of their new applicants drug use. This new proposal would eliminate the cost of performing two different...
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Controversy Over Bus Billboard Ads
Over the past several years we have seen an increase of support to the legalization of Marijuana, but recently in Portland, Maine things were taken to a whole new level.
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"The Marijuana Policy Project purchased $2,500 of bus ads in Portland, Maine, to support the city's ballot measure that would legalize the recreational use...
“Bath Salts” Lead to 23,000 ER Visits
In 2011 it has been accounted that the use of Bath Salts lead to nearly 23,000 ER visits.
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"Although bath salts drugs are sometimes claimed to be 'legal highs' or are promoted with labels to mask their real purpose, they can be extremely dangerous when used," Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz
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