The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates the safety-sensitive workforce. Employee drug testing is part of the protocol. Does a drug test result ever present a DOT safety concern? The DOT drug testing regulations stipulate that test results be reviewed by a Medical Review Officer (MRO). MROs are responsible for determining if a drug test result Read more »
The Effects of Common Street Drugs
Drug users with the right connections can purchase any drug imaginable on the black market and have it delivered straight to their door. Of course, that’s a money talks scenario. Most addicts—many of whom are homeless—operate on a meager budget sticking to street drugs readily available nearby—probably without leaving the block—which still likely amounts to Read more »
Substance Abuse in Trucking: A Statistical Breakdown
In the US, the logistics and trucking industry is highly competitive. The sector plays a vital role in facilitating the flow of goods throughout the entire world’s largest consumer market. Nearly seventy-three percent of all American cargo—that equates to over 11 billion tons of freight—was transported by trucks last year according to the American Trucking Read more »
Probationary Drug Testing EtG Levels
Probationary drug testing is deemed necessary for various reasons. That being said, it’s a given that someone who has been convicted of drug possession can expect to be randomly tested for drugs when placed on probation. Other scenarios that could involve probationary drug testing may include: Child custody cases Court mandated parenting programs Returning to Read more »
How Long Do PEDs Remain in Your System?
PEDs, or performance-enhancing drugs, have legitimate medical uses such as aiding athletes in quicker recovery times. These drugs are also abused by some athletes striving to be number one. If they increase their performance levels, it gives them an advantage over other competitors. Moreover, it’s not just adults we’re talking about here. The Drug Enforcement Read more »
14th Annual NIDA Facts Week Spotlights Substance Abuse
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has been sponsoring the annual National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) since 2010. NIDA scientists came up with the idea to encourage communities across the nation to create educational events focused on teaching teens about the science associated with drug abuse and addiction. Alcohol was added to Read more »
5 Things to Consider Before Becoming an Owner-Operator
Most truck drivers dream about becoming an owner-operator at some point in their career. The thought of being your own boss appeals to a lot of people. However, not everyone has what it takes to be an entrepreneur. For instance, if you have an issue with either time management or procrastination, it could be tempting Read more »
So, the Drug Test Line is Really Faint
Rapid result tests accurately detect all types of drugs and are becoming more sophisticated as time passes. However, some inexperienced test administrators have trouble distinguishing results—especially, when there is a faint line in the display window. People purchase over-the-counter drug tests for any number of reasons. For instance, some employers, who don’t have a large Read more »