Return-to-Duty Process After a Failed Test

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Q: What is the process when an employee fails a drug or alcohol test?

A: When an employee “fails” a drug or alcohol test, the result is called “positive.” Positive means that there was a prohibited amount of drug or alcohol detected or it may be that the donor adulterated or substituted the specimen. A failed test may also be if a donor failed to appear for a test, left the collection site prior to completion of the collection process, was uncooperative with the requirements during the collection process, or failed to provide enough urine without an adequate medical explanation. In all such cases, the individual will be made inactive in AADT’s random testing pools. Read more

Deception Alert! Beware: Company Called “DOT Compliance Group” Texting Commercial Drivers

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We have received several inquiries from our clients regarding text messages and emails which they believed were sent by AADT — but weren’t.

Unfortunately most could not explain exactly what they received and since we are not the NSA, we did not have access to their text or email, we could not be sure of what they had received. As we dug further into the issue we believe that some of the e-mails may have come from the DOT, but all of the texts were a fraud, or at a minimum a deception.
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Q: I’m and owner-operator and I received a random notice to do a drug and alcohol test, what do I do?

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A: You should go to AADT’s website and look for a collection site nearest to you that does both drug and alcohol testing. Click on “AADT Contracted Collection Sites” button to search for the nearest location to your ZIP code. Check-mark the box next to the zip code that says “show only sites with Alcohol testing,” as not all sites do. Read more

Keeping Up with All the Changes

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Randoms, Chain-of-Custody Forms and Automated Renewal Notifications

With the start of the second quarter of the year and the implementation of our NEW Automated Renewal Notifications, Pre-printed Chain-of Custody Forms and Random Notifications all going out full speed, many of our clients have become a little confused, especially those that have been with us for many, many years. Read more

Supreme Court Rules Against Warrantless DUI Blood Tests

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In a divided ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a decision on April 17 that makes suspect DUI testing (of alcohol or drugs) a little bit more challenging for law enforcement. The court held that Missouri police violated the 4th Amendment by obtaining a warrantless and nonconsensual blood sample from a man suspected of drunk driving.

At issue in Missouri v. McNeely was the question of whether or not the rapid diminishment of alcohol in a suspect’s bloodstream should entitle the police to enjoy a blanket emergency exception to the 4th Amendment when it comes to seeking blood tests in drunk-driving cases. Read more

DMV Notices Traffic Schools Concerning Urine Testing

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Mandatory Curriculum Update (Note this does not effect DOT random testing requirements). Effective immediately, traffic violator schools (TVS) and driving schools must update their curriculums (classroom, online, and home study) to reflect current chemical testing requirements for violators of driving under the influence (DUI). Read more

Federal Bill Filed in April to Create National Marijuana Commission

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A federal bill was filed in mid-April that would establish a National Commission on Marijuana Policy was introduced in the US Congress.

Filed by Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN), House Bill 1635 seeks a commission that would undertake a comprehensive review of the costs and benefits of current federal marijuana prohibition as well as examining how federal policy should interact with state laws that have either approved medical marijuana or legalized marijuana outright. Read more

SAPAA Asks ODAPC for Guidance Concerning Random Selection Services Provided By Service Agents

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SAPAA sent a letter last July to DOT requesting that the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC) provide a statement of official guidance concerning random selection services provided by service agents. Read more

Consumer Group Says State Doctors Should Be Drug Tested

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The nonprofit group Consumer Watchdog which claims to be dedicated to providing an effective voice for taxpayers and consumers is advocating for the mandatory drug testing for doctors in California. Read more

Renewals – What Ever Happened To the Good Old Days When You Mailed Them Out?

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We have been receiving several comments regarding the Renewal forms, since going paperless. As part of our going green efforts we are continually suggesting to clients that they use electronic communications, based on emails or fax – we of course suggest email. Read more

Thank you From Roadway Safety Foundation

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Roadway Safety Foundation letter was sent in to our Corporate office on March 19, 2013

 

Dear Lee:

On behalf of the Roadway Safety Foundation (RSF), its Board of Trustees, and its Advisory Committee, I want to thank you for your financial support of RSF and its program for the year 2013.

We deeply appreciate your recent membership investment. Read more

Controller Releases February Cash Update

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SACRAMENTO – State Controller John Chiang today released his monthly report covering California’s cash balance, receipts and disbursements in February 2013. Total revenues for the month of February nearly matched estimates found in the Governor’s proposed 2013-14 State Budget.

“February’s revenues came within a percentage point of estimates,” said Chiang. “Healthy revenues, along with recovering home prices, a steep drop in foreclosures, and increased car sales are harbingers of a California economy that is starting to warm-up.” Read more