Trucking group applauds removal of ‘primary obstacle’ to oral fluid drug testing

The FDA has removed regulatory barriers that were blocking oral fluid drug testing implementation in the trucking industry. A Department of Transportation rule from June 2023 now permits oral fluid testing, addressing a major compliance obstacle for fleet operators.

Washington — The American Trucking Associations says a final order from the Food and Drug Administration “has finally removed a major regulatory roadblock” that prevented oral fluid drug testing from moving forward. A June 2023 Department of Transportation final rule permits oral fluid drug testing…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.