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Oral fluid drug test likely to put more 'cheaters' in FMCSA's Clearinghouse

May 11, 2023

The Department of Transportation on May 1 filed a 227-page Final Rule that allows oral fluid as an authorized testing method for the presence of unlawful drugs, giving fleets the option to subject drivers to urinalysis or a cheek swab for drug screenings.

Joining Jason and Matt this week on CCJ’s 10-44 is Brandon Wiseman, President of Trucksafe Consulting and partner with the Childress Law firm in Indianapolis, and they discuss what implications the new testing method may have on the number of drivers being snared in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, how fleets can safely (and legally) implement an oral fluid testing program, and much more.

Unlike other trucks in ACT Expo's Ride and Drive, Walmart did not haul its truck to last week's event but instead was able to drive the truck with Cummins new X15N natural gas engine from Indiana to Anaheim, California thanks to access to compressed natural gas stations along the way. 'That says a lot,' said Cummins manager of global regulatory affairs Tom Swenson.

Walmart 'betting big' on Cummins new X15N natural gas engine

Walmart is pleased with a pilot it entered with Cummins to test its new X15N natural gas engine and sees it as an ideal fit for long haul where all-electric and fuel cell fall far short on range.

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