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Bill would allow positive hair drug tests to be entered into FMCSA's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse - CDLLife

Detected July 9, 2026 · in Trucking / FMCSA Compliance

A proposed bill would allow positive hair drug test results to be entered into FMCSA's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, expanding the types of drug tests that can be reported.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 9, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All motor carriers and CDL drivers subject to FMCSA drug testing regulations. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: No immediate deadline; bill is proposed. Action needed if it becomes law.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

Currently, only urine test results are reported to the Clearinghouse. This bill would add hair test results, making more positive tests visible to employers during pre-employment checks.

Who it affects

All motor carriers and CDL drivers subject to FMCSA drug testing regulations.

What you must do

Monitor the bill's progress and prepare to update drug testing policies to include hair testing if it passes.

Deadline

No immediate deadline; bill is proposed. Action needed if it becomes law.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxNOEpzYkRYVTZZRkVGQUVMM3RsZEgyUzRUbmhIS3pHMDNSMUdhNFl5bHEtN281ZF9vRm1fSGV1TW9fOXRIT0wxUkZhYklTdlFVZ1EtSkk0V1RpRklOQ3FyR3JyYURmNjd0ZlljeEdyX2dwMTVCZ2ZmOEEtZlAyWEI2OGZvNlVfUkt6T05fMzN2a2dJTzhyRnJ4dEpZN01kWDExOU5jRnNFQUJLWUtWUUZjaVBFLUR0SDQ4S01mTA?oc=5

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