Hair Apparent: A New Drug Test For Truckers?

By: Adam Snider & Jonathan Allen – Politico

The long-haired Grateful Dead used to sing about “Truckin’” on “reds, vitamin C and cocaine.” Now, some lawmakers see hair as the best way to test truckers for drug use.

That’s just the latest front in a broader federal crackdown on drugged driving.
This summer, Congress required the Department of Transportation to create a database of commercial drivers who have failed drug and alcohol tests. Read more

More Drivers Drugged Than Drunk These Days

The OC Register

More California drivers tested positive for drugs – especially marijuana – than for alcohol during a first-of-its-kind roadside survey that safety officials say points to a serious and growing threat.

One in every seven drivers checked on four weekend nights this summer had illegal or prescription drugs in their system, which could make them dangerous behind the wheel, according to the survey released in December. Read more

AADT Changes Primary Medical Review Officer (MRO)

Over the last year we have seen increases in the cost of goods and services from all of our vendors; labs, collection sites and even our MRO, who was actually asking for a 100% price increase. That of course was unacceptable to us and in early November we began searching for a replacement MRO service.

We are committed to providing our clients, “you,” with uncompromising service and unique technology to make the hassles of drug testing as hassle-free as possible. We have looked at other quality MRO vendors who do understand this economy and are willing to provide high quality services for less. Read more

AADT Adds Pre-printed Chain Of Custody Forms (CCF)

We have determined that there is a need for a paperwork change to better assist our clients in getting their results (especially on pre-employment tests) as quickly as possible. As part of our new and improved MRO services, we will now have all of our chain of custody forms (CCF) printed and sent out to clients to store at your place of business or in the vehicle along with the AADT Form 111 Passport.

The “new” chain of custody forms will have your AADT ID number at the top along with your company name, address, phone and fax numbers etc. and the MRO information to the right, all pre-printed. When you run out just simply email us at cs@aadrugtesting.com or call us to place an order for replacements. Read more