"U.S. Department of Transportation Withdraws Rule on Workplace Drug Testing: Industry Implications"

Reginald Huff
Aug 1, 2024
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On August 1, 2024, the U.S.

Department of

Transportation (DOT) took a significant step by withdrawing the direct final rule concerning procedures for transportation

workplace drug and alcohol testing programs. This decision followed the receipt of adverse comments from stakeholders and highlights the importance of ongoing evaluation and refinement in drug testing policies within the transportation industry.

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