07Sep
FMCSA Pre-Employment Drug Testing of School Bus Driver Applicants
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 questions related to FMCSA drug testing and how you can best stay complaint with the FMCSA regulations.
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