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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Mandatory DOT Drug Testing Not Only Safety Measure for DOT
Mandatory DOT drug testing is not the only way that the Department of Transportation tries to make the trucking industry safer. Drivers are only allowed to drive a certain amount of hours each day. Now guidelines will go into effect that lowers that...