(What is social distancing—and why are we doing it? Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Deborah Birx, and U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams explain) The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) states that "social distancing is a way to keep people from interacting closely or frequently enough to spread an infectious disease." They have created…
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Frequently Asked Questions Related to the FMCSA Emergency Declaration Part 2: 03/25/2020
Frequently Asked Questions Related to the FMCSA Emergency Declaration Part 2: 03/25/2020 LINK: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/frequently-asked-questions-related-fmcsa-emergency-declaration-part-2-03252020 download: Emergency Declaration FAQs - 032520.pdf Note: This guidance document does not have the force and effect of law and is not meant to bind the public in any way. This guidance is intended only to provide clarity regarding existing requirements under…
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FMCSA COVID-19 Drug & Alcohol Testing Guidance
DISRUPTIONS TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATIONAL EMERGENCY1 LINK: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/fmcsa-covid-19-drug-alcohol-testing-guidance download: FMCSA COVID-19 Drug & Alcohol Testing Guidance.pdf To help ensure the safety and well-being of everyone, while also ensuring that we continue to meet our mission, we are providing the following guidance in effect until May 30,…
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Frequently Asked Questions Related to the FMCSA Emergency Declaration
Frequently Asked Questions Related to the FMCSA Emergency Declaration Version 1.0 (March 19, 2020) LINK: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/frequently-asked-questions-related-fmcsa-emergency-declaration-03192020 download: FAQ Related to the FMCSA Emergency Declaration Version 1.0 Are loads that include supplies related to direct assistance under the emergency declaration mixed with other, un-related materials covered under the declaration? Generally, yes, however, mixed loads with only a nominal quantity…
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