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Mayflower and United Van Lines Request Exemption from Drug Testing Regulations
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Mayflower and United Van Lines have requested exemptions that would allow them to impose controlled substance and alcohol testing on their non-CDL drivers using the same standards, forms and requirements, and in the same random testing pool as their CDL drivers. They note that for purposes of administrative efficiency and to promote safety in their operations, they have included all of the commercial motor vehicle drivers, including the non-CDL drivers, in the company controlled substance and alcohol testing programs conducted under the Department of Transportation regulations. This request for exemption was prompted by the results of a compliance review conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration during which Mayflower was cited for including non-CDL drivers in its controlled substances and alcohol testing program. Consequently, Mayflower and United Van Lines are requesting exemptions from certain controlled substance and alcohol testing requirements specifically, 49 CFR 382.105, 49 CFR 382.305(I)(1), and 49 CFR 40.13(a), (b), (c) and (d).
The FMCSA is seeking comments on the requested exemption by June 16, 2003. Should the exemption be granted. It could have far reaching effects on the drug and alcohol testing industry and its service providers. Read the full Request for Exemption announcement in HTML or PDF.
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Question & Answer: Excerpts from the DATIA Forum
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Question: I am curious where I can receive my SAP training and examination. I have found SAP training courses, but no examination. Please help, this needs to be completed by the end of this year?
Answer: The Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) offers both SAP training and an examination. As required by the DOT regulations, the exam was developed professionally according to standard psychometric practice. You do not need to be trained through EAPA to take the SAP exam. Full information can be found at http://www.eapassn.org/public/pages/index.cfm?pageid=631
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Mark Your Calendar
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The deadline for many DOT training requirements expired on January 31,2003. Have you met the DOT required specimen collector qualification training and proficiency demonstrations?”
Register for a DATIA Certified Professional Collector Trainer™ (CPCT) course today. At the same time, you can register for the valuable Secrets to Successful Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Management course.
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