Ship and Sip? Bill Would Let USPS Mail Alcohol
Wine- and brewing-industry officials are supporting the USPS Shipping Equity Act, legislation that would allow alcohol to be shipped via the U.S. Postal Service.
Industry Urges FMCSA to Close Loopholes In Drug, Alcohol Clearinghouse Proposal
A proposed federal rule that would establish a national database of truck drivers who fail their drug and alcohol tests contains a number of “loopholes,” several motor carriers, trade associations and safety interest groups said in written comments on the proposal.
May 26, 2014FMCSA Grants Extension on Drug, Alcohol Clearinghouse Comments
The time period for commenting on the proposed rule for the national clearinghouse for driver drug and alcohol test results has been extended through May 21.
Drug, Alcohol Database Proposal Sent to White House for Review
The White House has started to review a proposed regulation that would create a national database of every commercial driver who has failed a required drug or alcohol test or refused to take one — the final review before the proposal can be issued.
3% of Fatal Crashes Involved Alcohol-Impaired Truck Drivers in 2010
Drivers of large trucks made up the smallest percentage of alcohol-impaired drivers involved in fatal crashes in 2010, according to recently released data by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
August 15, 2012