NDASA Members and Public Safety Advocates, please share this statement widely. National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association Calls for Immediate Federal Action to Protect Transportation Safety WASHINGTON, DC — April 23, 2026 — The National Drug and Alcohol Screening...
NDASA’s out-front leadership is advancing efforts to remove barriers blocking the use of oral fluid drug testing in federally regulated, safety-sensitive industries.
By Melissa Sorenson, Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) As the workplace-screening landscape continues to evolve, NDASA members are seeing a clear trend: employers increasingly want integrated, compliant, and streamlined solutions. Drug and alcohol...
By Patrice M. Kelly, Patrice Kelly Consulting, LLC There was a change to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) guidance on testing student drivers a few years ago. However, most driving schools have not gotten the word yet, and as we try to...
Establishing credibility, protecting compliance, and preserving every decision made. By Jan Kornmann, KorManagement Services LLC In drug and alcohol testing, documentation isn’t just protocol—it’s proof. Every specimen collected, every conversation held, every...
By Angela May, CDERT, CPCT, Intermountain Toxicology Introduction You receive a call from a collector notifying you that an owner-operator left the collection site before completing a random drug test. Are you, as the Consortium/Third Party Administrator, authorized...
Melissa Moore, Certified Prevention Specialist, Owner & Trainer, M3 Consulting LLC For many employers, substance use is still viewed through an outdated lens—addressed during hiring, managed through policy, and revisited only when issues arise. But today’s drug...
By Juan Moya, Industry Consultant Globalization has led many organizations to expand into other countries. While investing and operating in foreign companies offers many benefits, it also brings significant regulatory challenges. Key regulations include fiscal,...
By Ken Fitchler, Chief Executive Officer, Gaize Let's clear the air. If you're working in workplace safety, HR, or are a third-party administrator, you've probably heard about impairment detection technology. And if you're like most people, you might be scratching...
By Bill Current, President & Founder, Current Consulting Group Was President Trump duped into his decision to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I drug (where we find other dangerous drugs like cocaine and heroin) to a Schedule III drug (where Tylenol with...