In a move to prevent truckers from cheating on mandatory drug testing, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (”FMCSA”) announced a new rule on June 25 that requires drug testers to check for evidence of tempering with urine samples. The new rule addresses concern over the availability and use of products designed to alter urine samples to hide illegal drug usage. As part of the findings in support of the new rule, the FMCSA noted: “The DOT continues to believe that mandatory testing for specimen validity is an appropriate response to the use of adulterants and attempts to subvert the collection and testing process.”

If drug testers detect possible tampering, under some circumstances, the new rule requires, for example, collection of another urine sample under “direct observation”.

The new rule is available in its entirety here. It goes into effect on August 25.

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