By Patrice Waters, Founder & President, Tailored Testing Services This is the first part of a series on project management. Look for Part 2 in a future issue of The Voice. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, The Rolling Stones,...
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4 Things every employer should know about oral fluid testing
By Bill Current, President & Founder of the Current Consulting Group The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) did a very smart thing when it published a final rule in the Federal Register (88 FR 27596) on May 2, 2023, that, among other things, amended DOT’s...
NDASA submits comments on DOT proposal to add fentanyl to drug testing panel
Submit your comments by Friday, October 17. NDASA has submitted its comments on the Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs: Addition of Fentanyl to the Department of Transportation's Drug-Testing Panel; Harmonization with...
NDASA Announces 2026 Conferene Keynote Speaker: Dr. Stephen Loyd
The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association is pleased to welcome nationally respected addiction medical specialist and Director of Drug Policy for the State of West Virginia, Dr. Stephen Loyd, as the keynote speaker at the association's 2026 Conference &...
URGENT Take Action NOW on Rescheduling Marijuana
Safety is on the line as the presidential administration signals a schedule change for marijuana. We must act now to protect our industry and to stand for workplace safety by preserving testing for THC. OUR MESSAGE We are profoundly concerned about the proposed...
What makes a great trainer?
Jan Kornmann, NDASA Training and Certification Chair, founder KorManagement Services Training is more than just transferring information, sharing inspiration, guiding, and shaping the way people think and act. A truly effective trainer isn’t someone who knows just the...
Is the FAA kidding about Part 40 testing being required internationally, and what does it all mean?
By Patrice M. Kelly, JD, Co-President, Patrice Kelly Global Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Current Consulting Group As the former and longest-serving Deputy of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Drug Abatement Division (from 1999 – 2007), I can tell...
Staying Current: A drug testing policy’s purpose statement is more important than you may realize
By Bill Current, Founder the Current Consulting Group When it comes to drug testing, why you test determines who you test, when you test and how you test. As such, an important section of any drug testing policy, but one that is often overlooked if not...
Expanding from drug testing to background screening: A strategic white paper for compliance-focused businesses
By Melissa Foiles, Founder, ILYM Consulting, and Chas Scott, President, EDIFY Background Screening For businesses operating in drug testing and occupational health services, entering the background screening industry presents a natural extension. Both services align...
Does a DOT drug or alcohol violation prohibit a driver from operating ANY Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)?
By Tim Thoeleke, CSAPA, InOut Labs As the owner of a small C/TPA, I do my best to be a trusted advisor to our clients. To that end, I frequently exchange thoughts and insights with colleagues one on one and at NDASA’s weekly Town Hall. In this industry, I believe that...