Practical information for employers, drivers, and individuals about DOT and Non-DOT drug testing, alcohol testing, workplace screening, and compliance.
September 25, 2026
The 2026 federal CCF, oral fluid testing that still isn't available, the proposed fentanyl change, new Clearinghouse identity checks and unchanged random rates: what DOT-regulated employers need to know this year.
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The revised 2026 Federal Custody and Control Form is in effect. Here is what changed on the form, how long old forms can be used, and what DOT employers and drivers should expect at the collection site.
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FMCSA's 2026 minimum random testing rates are 50% for drugs and 10% for alcohol. Here is how motor carriers calculate the number of tests, run fair selections and stay compliant.
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New Clearinghouse registrants in employer, C/TPA, MRO, SAP and assistant roles must now complete identity verification. Here is who is affected, what the process involves and what existing users should expect.
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After a DOT drug or alcohol violation, a CDL driver must complete the return-to-duty process before driving again. Here is each step, from the SAP evaluation to follow-up testing and Clearinghouse status.
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A refusal to test is treated the same as a positive DOT test. Learn what counts as a refusal, who makes the determination, how shy bladder cases are handled and what happens next.
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A practical introduction to FMCSA drug and alcohol testing responsibilities for motor carriers with covered safety-sensitive drivers.
Read ArticleAugust 6, 2026
The FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse tracks DOT drug and alcohol violations by CDL drivers. Here is who must register, what employers must query and report, and what drivers need to do.
Read ArticleAugust 6, 2026
A DOT physical confirms a commercial driver is medically qualified to drive. Here is who can perform it, what to bring, what the exam includes, how long certificates last and what changed with electronic reporting.
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