Drug testing is an important part of the job for school bus contractors, but the FMCSA rules can be complex and difficult to understand which complicates the hiring process. Hiring for contractors is also unique because many applicants come to the employer without a commercial driver’s license (“CDL”) or endorsements needed to perform the job. But, contractors do not want to expend a lot of time and money on training for an applicant who they won’t retain. This article discusses common quest...
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On May 2, 2023, the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) published a final rule permitting the use of oral fluid drug testing in certain regulated drug testing programs. The final rule affects agencies under the DOT, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”). Continue reading to learn more about what the rule requires, as well as some additional considerations regarding oral fluid drug testing.
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