The following link, Changes to FMCSA Regulations, contains the new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations issued on March 30, 2004. It is extremely important that all background checks, including drug and alcohol testing cover the previous three (3) years. This document contains only the changes to Parts 390 and 391. We strongly suggest that you visit the FMCSA website at http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/.
We have also provided Records All Motor Carriers Must Maintain to help you keep your drivers on the road and compliant. The article has been reprinted with permission from information supplied by the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA) in the April 1, 2004 eNewsweekly.
By clicking on Compliance Documents, you have access to a variety of documents including 49 CFR Part 40, Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs. This version of Part 40 has built in all the technical amendments and published Questions & Answers.
This portion of the Compliance Corner is restricted to DISA clients. It contains policies for all six DOT agencies and detailed instructions for completing the policies. Please log into DISAWorks® and click on the Programs/Compliance/Policies to enter this restricted page.
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