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Government, Business, Safety

Truck Driver Positive Tests for Marijuana Up 9.2% in Q1

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The number of truck drivers testing positive for marijuana use increased 9.2% the first three months of 2023, according to federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse data.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 31, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Drug Expert Weighs In on Safety of Alcohol Versus Marijuana

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MINNEAPOLIS — To drug expert Todd Simo, the statement that the use of marijuana is just like alcohol, but safer, isn’t exactly accurate.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
April 11, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Are Drivers Quitting After Positive Marijuana Tests?

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The legalization of marijuana in several states and the post-pandemic economy have left the trucking industry with a bit of a perplexing, yet-to-be-solved mystery.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 12, 2022
Government, Business

Truck Drivers Should Beware of CBD, Drug Policy Expert Says

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The U.S. Department of Transportation told truck drivers use of CBD oils would be at their own career risk.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
July 16, 2020
Business, Technology

What Developments Will Impact Your Business This Year?

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PrePass discusses five trends that will have a big impact on trucking in 2020: Increasing marijuana use, changing truck driver demographics, connected vehicles, the internet of things (IOT) and trucking data security.

March 5, 2020
Government, Business

DOT Issues Compliance Notice Cautioning Truck Drivers About CBD Products

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The Department of Transportation has issued a compliance notice warning truck drivers and other safety-sensitive transportation workers about the potential mislabeling of hemp-derived products that could contain illegal levels of marijuana that might test positive in a DOT drug test.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
February 21, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

For Hemp Transporters, Idaho Roads May Resemble Obstacle Course

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Idaho Republican Gov. Brad Little has issued an executive order that will permit motor carriers to transport hemp through the state that in recent months has been a risky proposition for truck drivers.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
November 22, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Canadian Trucking Alliance Will Continue Push for Drug and Alcohol Testing Program

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The Canadian Trucking Alliance will continue to urge government officials, including those recently elected, to establish a drug and alcohol testing program.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 28, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Trucking Grapples With Impact of Legalized Marijuana

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SAN DIEGO — The trucking industry needs to get out in front of the challenges it faces with the growing legalization of marijuana, according to the co-chairman of an American Trucking Associations working group studying the impact of controlled substances.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 7, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

As Marijuana-Use Laws Spread, Drug Still Illegal for Truck Drivers

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Last month, drug-testing firm Quest Diagnostics scientist Barry Sample had a serious warning for U.S. employers: Be on the lookout for marijuana use by your workers. It’s on the rise.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 25, 2019

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