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December 5, 2024 By ITSA Admin 0

December Newsletter – ITSA – 2024

New FMCSA video with Return-to-Duty process instructions for CDL drivers Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and Commercial Learning Permit (CLP) holders that have a “prohibited” status in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse will lose their commercial driving privileges until the driver completes the return-to-duty process. This video summarizes the steps these drivers have to take to change their Clearinghouse status back to “not prohibited.” Find additional information here   Final rule on Oral Fluid Training Updates from ODAPC Clearinghouse II Updates: To learn more about how this might affect drivers that still have a prohibited status in the FMCSA Clearinghouse go to FAQ section https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/FAQ/Topics/CDL-Downgrades. Quick tip: The license will be downgraded for…

November 6, 2024 By ITSA Admin 0

Part 40 Final Rule – DOT Summary of Changes https://www.transportation.gov/ODAPC/Notice_Summary_Nov_2024 11/05/2024 – Final Rule (effective 12/05/2024) November 5th, 2024 Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule in the Federal Register (89 FR 87792). This final rule amends the DOT’s regulated industry drug testing program primarily as it relates to oral fluid testing. This final rule amends the DOT’s regulated industry drug testing program primarily as it relates to oral fluid testing. When is the final rule effective? The final rule is effective December 5, 2024. What does this mean for collectors? 1)    The rule clarifies that a qualified urine collector (§ 40.33) is not a qualified oral fluid collector (§ 40.35), and vice-versa. 2)    The rule provides temporary…

October 20, 2024 By ITSA Admin 0

Red Ribbon Reminder and Winter Holidays Impaired Driving Prevention Materials

Broadcast Mail post – To subscribe to broadcast news delivered right to your inbox please provide your information on the following page: Sign Up for ITSA News Updates to my Inbox! Support healthy, drug free kids Sponsored by NHTSA and SAMHSA Red Ribbon Week Activities for Business Leaders Use Red Ribbon Week as an opportunity to continue talking to your employees about drugs. Let them know that alcohol and drug use will not be tolerated.   

September 11, 2024 By ITSA Admin 0

Red Ribbon Week and Client Experience Manager Introduction

Broadcast Mail post – To subscribe to broadcast news delivered right to your inbox please provide your information on the following page: Sign Up for ITSA News Updates to my Inbox! Support healthy, drug free kids Sponsored by NHTSA and SAMHSA Red Ribbon Week Activities for Business Leaders Use Red Ribbon Week as an opportunity to continue talking to your employees about drugs. Let them know that alcohol and drug use will not be tolerated.   

July 10, 2024 By ITSA Admin 0

Important Industry News for FAA Employers

Broadcast Mail post – To subscribe to broadcast news delivered right to your inbox please provide your information on the following page: Sign Up for ITSA News Updates to my Inbox! U.S. Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 07/23/2024 01:35 PM EDT FAA’s Drug Abatement Division Publishes New Advisory Circular On July 11, 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Drug Abatement Division published its latest news update. The FAA notice (reposted below) is an Advisory Circular about establishing, implementing and maintaining a compliant drug and alcohol testing program.

April 8, 2024 By ITSA Admin 0

Important Announcement! Formfox Scheduled Maintenance – National Prescription Drug Takeback Day! – Drug Impaired Driving Campaign 4/15-4/20

Broadcast Mail post – To subscribe to broadcast news delivered right to your inbox please provide your information on the following page: Sign Up for ITSA News Updates to my Inbox! U.S. Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 07/23/2024 01:35 PM EDT FAA’s Drug Abatement Division Publishes New Advisory Circular On July 11, 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Drug Abatement Division published its latest news update. The FAA notice (reposted below) is an Advisory Circular about establishing, implementing and maintaining a compliant drug and alcohol testing program.