Hair follicle testing

An announcement on CSA safety scoring is “in the near future,” Deck confirmed.

Rasmussen heading up safety group after retiring from PrePass.

Werner’s Leathers said some customers struggling to get product in time for peak.

ATA has “serious concerns” with HHS proposal, saying it adds burden for carriers already using hair testing.

Werner seeing 10 times greater rate of positive tests using hair versus urinalysis.

Opposition from safety advocates could mean rough road to inclusion in highway bill.

Database of test results seen as rate booster while unseated trucks pose risk to operations.

Legislation demands OMB and HHS estimate rule publication date.

The Trucking Alliance urges action on federal hair-testing guidelines

The bill, called the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018, directs the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to report to Congress on its progress creating and issuing guidelines for hair testing.

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