Updates: Technical issues with Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

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From FMCSA on Jan. 7. Notice: If you are an employer currently experiencing technical difficulties accessing the Clearinghouse and are unable to conduct required pre-employment queries, you may hire a driver using solely the procedures set forth in 49 CFR 391.23(e). Once FMCSA has determined and announced that users are able to access the Clearinghouse,…

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Support for truck-only tolls in place, Democrats say

Excerpt from CT Insider article. One of the chief opponents to tolls, Joe Sculley, president of the Motor Transport Association of Connecticut, representing state trucks, said after the governor’s radio appearance that he believes the arithmetic is wrong in Lamont’s revenue projections. “Governor Lamont firmly stated on WNPR’s ‘Where We Live’ this morning that truck…

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Lamont to answer public questions on tolls

From Stamford Advocate. Gov. Ned Lamont will make several public appearances this week to take questions from constituents over his proposed transportation plan, which includes controversial highway tolls. Lamont will take call-in questions on WNPR’s Where We Live at 9 a.m. Tuesday, and on WTIC 1080 AM at 8 a.m. Thursday. The governor and Transportation…

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Advertise in MTAC’s magazine, The Transportation Professional

MTAC’s inaugural edition of its brand new, official magazine will launch in the spring of 2020 and you’re invited to be a part of all the excitement! The Transportation Professional will be the only publication in Connecticut dedicated to leaders in transportation. We will feature unique editorial content exploring issues relative to you and your…

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FMCSA increases random drug test rate to 50% for 2020

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From Transport Topics. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is increasing the minimum annual percentage rate for random controlled substances testing for truck drivers. According to a document published in the Federal Register on Dec. 27, the agency is increasing the minimum annual percentage rate for random drug testing from 25% of the average number…

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What is the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse?

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From FreightWaves. A loophole that allows truck drivers who fail a drug or alcohol test to get hired shortly after by another carrier starts to close on Jan. 6, 2020. That’s when the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) begins to employ the Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, a final rule for which…

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Godfrey doubts Lamont has votes for commercial truck tolls plan

From Patch – Brookfield, Conn. State Rep. Bob Godfrey (D-110) says he doesn’t think that Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Greenwich) has enough votes to get his plan for tolls on commercial trucks approved at a January special session because of his inconsistency on funding transportation infrastructure improvements and the threat that the plan will be ruled…

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Additional Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Seminar scheduled

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Did you miss the recent Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse seminar at MTAC? You are in luck, because FMCSA Division Administrator Chris Henry will teach another class at the MTAC building on Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. If you have questions about the drug and alcohol clearinghouse, or are having issues getting set up on the…

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Important FleetScreen compliance clearinghouse data request

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The following message is being sent to participants in the MTAC – Fleet Screen drug and alcohol testing consortium. Beginning in January 2020 all FMCSA companies are required to register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse. We have attached both the registration and reference guid for both Employers and CDL Drivers. Since January will be a very…

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