The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is urging federal regulators to modernize workplace drug testing for commercial drivers by expanding the use of hair and oral fluid testing instead of relying mainly on urine tests. ATA argues current methods are vulnerable to tampering and less effective at detecting drug use. The group says bureaucratic delays at the Department of Health and Human Services have slowed implementation despite congressional support. ATA contends updated testing standards would improve highway safety and better identify impaired drivers.
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Safety Can’t Wait: ATA’s Push to Modernize Drug Testing Protocols
Jun 18, 2026 | Pre-employment Drug Testing, Transportation Industry Hiring
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