Trade organizations representing truck drivers and commercial vehicle driver training schools were among those who said they have concerns about using hair specimens to drug test drivers.
July 15, 2015Government, Business, Safety
OOIDA, CVTA Among Groups Voicing Opposition to Hair Testing for Drug Use
Business, Safety
Hair Tests for Drug Use Poised for Endorsement
ROCKVILLE, Md. — An advisory board appears on track to issue a recommendation this summer that hair specimens be approved for preemployment drug screening of truck drivers and other safety-sensitive federal workers.
June 22, 2015Government, Business, Safety
Advisory Board Could Recommend Hair Testing for Drivers This Summer
ROCKVILLE, Md. – An advisory board that explores scientific evidence to support possible changes or additions to federal drug testing requirements is on track this summer to issue a recommendation that hair specimens be approved for the pre-employment screening of truck drivers and other “safety sensitive” federal workers.
June 12, 2015Government, Business, Safety
Dept. of Health and Human Services Seeks Information on Hair Testing
A division of the Department of Health and Human Services has published a request for a variety of information from the public and transportation industry stakeholders on the potential of use of hair specimens for drug testing.
June 1, 2015