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The safety of our partners is one of our top priorities at TFA Logistics. Please visit this page for the latest safety information and share with fellow employees.
Attention All Drivers:
Important changes to DOT drug testing regulations
The Department of Transportation has published a final notice regarding changes to the controlled-substance testing program. Effective Jan. 1, 2018, commercial motor vehicle drivers will be tested for semi-synthetic opioids—such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, and oxymorphone—that are at the center of a nationwide prescription drug-abuse epidemic. Common names for these semi-synthetic include OxyContin®, Percodan®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Lortab®, Norco®, Dilaudid®, Exalgo®.
If the drug test is positive, a medical review officer (MRO) will determine if the driver had a valid medical reason and prescription for the medication yielding such a result. If the positive result is affirmed, the MRO will notify the employer. The driver will be removed from any safety-sensitive function—including driving. To learn more, review details from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration at the links provided below.
Please remember that TFA Logistics has a Zero Tolerance policy and therefore a positive alcohol or drug test result will constitute disqualification from our fleet.
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/faq/what-medications-disqualify-cmv-driver
https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/Part_40_DOT_Employee_Notice_2017
Anthony Black
Director of Safety
