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DATIA Submits Comments Opposing FMCSA’s Proposed Rule to Lengthen Reporting of Driver Histories
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On August 22, 2003, DATIA submitted comments in opposition to the FMCSA’s proposal to require employers to research a potential driver’s previous three year’s worth of drug and alcohol testing results. Currently, the requirement is to request the previous two year’s worth of results. DATIA’s basis for opposing the proposal was that the current system is not working so there would be no benefit in increasing the time period. Read DATIA’s full comments and recommendations to the FMCSA.
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Question & Answer: Excerpts from the DATIA Forum
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Question: Our local school district took over the transportation services for their school buses and drivers. The drivers, who were previously employed by an outside transportation company, are now school district employees. The district is requesting a list of the employees who had recently been seen at our collection site for drug and alcohol testing, so they don't duplicate tests. I am fairly certain I can't release the information, but wanted a second opinion.
Answer: You should not release that information unless the "district" has provided you with the appropriate releases.
We just had the opposite happen and the "contractor" decided to pre-employment test everyone. The "district" must pre-employment test all their new employees unless they can comply with the 40.25 and 382.413.
You must also comply with a request from the district if the employee has signed the request. Remember that you must comply with the above regs also.
Dean Klassy
Read more Q & A's from the DATIA Forum, or post your own question.
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Mark Your Calendar
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If You’ve Missed Out on One of DATIA’s Successful Workshops or Conferences – Don’t Miss Out on the Next Best Thing
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Probe Of Drug Test Lab Set To Start Next Week
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