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Login changes coming for users of DOT’s drug-testing database

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Washington — The Department of Transportation is changing how users access the Drug and Alcohol Testing Management Information System.

Starting Jan. 1, employers required to submit annual drug/alcohol testing information will need to set up a free Login.gov account. Login.gov uses authentication methods, such as text or voice messages, to safeguard account access.

If an employer already has an account, they can simply sign into the MIS website. Employers who don’t have an account will receive an email or letter from DOT with a 32-digit code to enter on the MIS website.

“Then employers will be directed to the Login.gov webpage to create an account and verify their email address.” DOT says. “After Login.gov has verified your email address, employers will be asked to create a Login.gov password and to choose at least one authentication method (such as a one-time code that is sent to your phone).”

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Original article published by Safety+Health an NSC publication

FMCSA Declares Pennsylvania-Licensed Driver an Imminent Hazard to Public Safety

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First published by FMCSA

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Pennsylvania-licensed commercial vehicle driver Elwood M. Roberson to be an “imminent hazard” to public safety and ordered him to immediately cease operating any commercial motor vehicle (“CMV”) in interstate commerce.  Mr. Roberson was served the Federal order on April 25, 2022.

On February 11, 2022, Mr. Roberson was operating a CMV transporting propane, a hazardous material, on River Road in Manor Township, Pennsylvania.  Mr. Roberson crossed the center line of the road and side-swiped an on-coming vehicle.  Mr. Roberson was taken into custody and administered a blood alcohol test by the Manor Township Police Department.  Mr. Roberson’s blood alcohol content was 0.21, more than five times the 0.04 legal limit for CMV drivers.  Under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), drivers with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) are subject to a variety of prohibitions on use of alcohol prior to and while driving CMVs, including a prohibition on using any alcohol within four hours of driving and a prohibition on driving with an alcohol concentration of .04 or greater.

Mr. Roberson is now listed as prohibited in FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and faces possible criminal charges in Pennsylvania.

FMCSA’s imminent hazard order states that Mr. Roberson “failed to exercise an appropriate duty of care to the motoring public while operating a CMV that was transporting propane, a hazardous material. Specifically, [he] ignored FMCSRs relating to alcohol use and the safe operation of a CMV. These violations and blatant disregard for the safety of the motoring public demonstrated by these actions substantially increases the likelihood of serious injury or death to [him] and the motoring public if not discontinued immediately.”

Failing to comply with the provisions of the Federal imminent hazard order may result in civil penalties of up to $2,072.  Knowing and/or willful violations may result in criminal penalties.

A copy of the imminent hazard order issued to Elwood M. Roberson is available here.

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FMCSA Disqualifies Wyoming-Licensed Driver for being an Imminent Hazard to Public Safety

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First published by FMCSA

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has disqualified Wyoming-licensed commercial driver David R. Williams after determining he constitutes  an “imminent hazard” to public safety and ordered him to immediately cease operating any commercial motor vehicle (“CMV”) in interstate or intrastate commerce.  Williams was served the Federal order on March 16, 2022.

On February 16, 2022, Williams was driving a school bus transporting high school students from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Spearfish, South Dakota for a school event.  Williams was pulled over for a roadside inspection after a Wyoming Highway Patrol officer observed him to be following too close and failing to maintain lane control.  After failing a field sobriety test, Williams submitted to a breath test which showed an alcohol concentration of approximately .15, well over the .04 threshold for a commercial motor vehicle driver.  In addition, in-vehicle video evidence showed Williams to be drinking alcohol both before and while transporting the students.  Under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), drivers with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) are subject to a variety of prohibitions on use of alcohol prior to and while driving CMVs, including a prohibition on using any alcohol within four hours of driving and a prohibition on driving with an alcohol concentration of .04 or greater.

Williams is now listed as prohibited in FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and faces a number of possible criminal charges in Wyoming.

FMCSA’s imminent hazard disqualification order states that William’s “blatant violations of the FMCSRs and disregard for the safety of your school-age passengers and other highway users demonstrated by these actions substantially increases the likelihood of serious injury or death to you and the motoring public.”

Failing to comply with the provisions of the Federal imminent hazard disqualification order may result in civil penalties of up to $5,902.  Knowing and/or willful violations may result in criminal penalties.

A copy of the imminent hazard disqualification order issued to David R. Williams is available here.

McCraren Compliance can help you understand and comply with FMCSA, USDOT and ADOT and ensure your drivers and your vehicles operate safely and efficiently.

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