A new federal mandated rule that would implement a national driver database detailing drivers’ history of failed or refused drug and alcohol tests has been approved by the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on January 27. Read more
A: Within the regulations CFR 49 Part 382, it clarifies that: MIS REPORTS: Subpart D – Handling of test results, records retention, and confidentiality, §382.403 Reporting of results in a management information system.
(a) An employer shall prepare and maintain a summary of the results of its alcohol and controlled substances testing programs performed under this part during the previous calendar year, when requested by the Secretary of Transportation, any DOT agency, or any state or local officials with regulatory authority over the employer or any of its drivers. Read more
Prompted by a few large trucking interests, Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., and Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., have introduced federal legislation designed to enable trucking companies to more effectively prevent lifestyle drug users from gaining employment as commercial truck drivers.
Companion bills in the Senate and House direct the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to recognize hair testing as an optional method to comply with the Department of Transportation drug testing requirements for truck drivers. Read more
We hope that 2014 will be prosperous for all. Fortunately, our unwavering commitment to customer service and value pricing has led to surprising growth in 2013 and we expect this trend to continue.
With the New Year ahead of us, many of you will need to have a copy of your MIS (Management Information System) semi-annual summary testing statistics report for 2013 on file, where you can access it. Read more
By MADD | November 14, 2013|
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released new data last month showing 10,322 drunk driving fatalities in 2012—compared to 9,865 in 2011.
For the first time in six years, drunk driving deaths have increased. And not just by a little – by almost five percent. Read more
The new technology will allow authorities to test drivers for narcotics using a mouth swab
Authorities throughout the state plan to crack down on impaired drivers – either drunk or under the influence of drugs – using new DUI technology this New Year’s holiday. Read more
Q: I’m am owner-operator and was selected for a random drug test and breath alcohol test (BAT) but there is no testing facility close enough for me to do both tests.
The site right in my area only does drug tests.
Can I only do the drug test? Read more
CA Tow Trucking Association Endorses AADT Adding to Their Member Discount Programs
During the Western States Tow Show in San Diego, October 9-11, principally hosted by the California Tow Truck Association (CTTA), it was announced that the CTTA formally endorsed American Alliance Drug Testing’s (AADT) drug and alcohol testing program.
Larry Muzamel the new Executive Director of CTTA, is transitioning that association into a membership services-driven organization and AADT’s drug program fits into this model for his members, as well as ours. Read more
Super Bowl XLVIII is February 2, 2014
NHTSA, along with the National Football League (NFL) and Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management (TEAM) Coalition, have joined forces with local highway safety and law enforcement officials to spread the message about designating a sober driver on Super Bowl Sunday, because – Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.
SAFE SUPER BOWL SUNDAY TIPS
Q: My DOT inspector just cited our company for not having someone Supervisor Trained – What does this mean? Read more
Hi my name is Shelley Brown; I’m the new Collection Site Coordinator with AADT. I have worked in the drug testing industry for 9 years. I was friends with AADT customer service manager Sandy for many years, and she suggested I submit my resume to AADT for a special project. Read more
AADT is offering all of our clients and interested parties required Supervisor Training on Friday, October 25th at the Newport Beach Hyatt Regency as part of an all-day educational seminar hosted by the California Construction Trucking Association (CCTA). The Drug and Alcohol Testing Supervisory Training seminar is priced at a discounted rate of $69 for Members and Clients, and $99 for Nonmembers. Please contact AADT to register for the educational course at 800-820-9314 or CCTA 909-982-9898. (See page 8 and 9) Read more
