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If a driver makes a timely request for a split-specimen test within 72 hours after being notified by the MRO of a verified positive DOT drug test, and the driver cannot cover the cost of the split-specimen test, will the split-specimen test proceed?

Guidance on the payment for a split-specimen test.

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Process and Payment for Split Specimen Test: If a driver makes a timely request for a split-specimen test within 72 hours after being notified by the Medical Review Officer (MRO) of a verified positive DOT drug test...

MCSAC Driver Subcommittee

FMCSA has launched a new subcommittee of commercial drivers to its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC). This subcommittee will provide direct feedback to FMCSA on important issues facing the driving community—like safety, hours-of-service regulations, training, parking, and driver...

HOS Fact Sheet - Spanish

Regla Definitiva de Horas de Servicio Seguridad mejorada. Mayor flexibilidad.

La máxima prioridad de la Administración Federal de Seguridad de Autotransportes es la seguridad en las carreteras de Estados Unidos. Es por eso que la Agencia está actualizando las regulaciones de horas de...

Get to Know the New Rule - Spanish

Conozca la nueva regla Regla Definitiva de Horas de Servicio

La máxima prioridad de la Administración Federal de Seguridad de Autotransportes es la seguridad en las carreteras de Estados Unidos. Es por eso que la Agencia está actualizando las regulaciones de horas de servicio (HOS) para...

Emergency Conditions Exceptions –Applicability to Civil Disturbance

Question 28:  May drivers use the emergency conditions exception in § 395.1(b)(2) to complete a trip without violating the hours of service regulations if the trip was delayed due to a civil disturbance causing drivers to reasonably fear for their physical safety?

Answer: ...

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