US Health Testing Blog

When choosing a drug test, you may come across several options, including 10-panel, 12-panel, and 14-panel drug tests. At first, the difference might seem simple: one tests for 10 substances, another for 12, and another for 14. But there is a little more to it. Each drug test panel is designed to screen for specific […]

Running a trucking company involves more than hiring qualified drivers and keeping vehicles on the road. Employers also need to make sure their drivers meet federal drug and alcohol testing requirements. One important part of that responsibility is registering with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. If you employ CDL drivers, you have probably heard […]

Finding the right workplace drug testing service can make a big difference in how smoothly your hiring process runs. Whether you own a small business, manage an HR team, or run a staffing agency, you need a provider that makes drug testing easy to arrange, helps you keep track of results, and supports your workplace […]

Workplace safety requires more than protective equipment, safety training, and hazard assessments. It also requires employers to identify human factors that can contribute to incidents, including impairment, fatigue, and reduced judgment. In construction, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, and other safety-sensitive industries, these factors can create serious risks for employees and the public. For Environmental, Health, and […]

The U.S. trucking industry has taken an important step toward modernizing workplace drug testing. On October 7, 2026, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had finalized a rule removing a major regulatory obstacle that had delayed the adoption of oral-fluid drug testing for federally regulated workplaces. The […]

Local drug testing agencies often build strong relationships with employers, staffing companies, attorneys, treatment providers, courts, and individuals in their communities. But when those clients expand into other cities or states, providing drug testing nationwide can become difficult. Finding collection sites, coordinating appointments, managing test orders, tracking results, and maintaining a consistent process across multiple […]

A workplace incident can create pressure to act quickly. When an employee is involved in a vehicle accident, workplace injury, property-damage event, or other serious incident, employers may consider drug testing as part of their response. But post-incident drug testing requires more than simply sending an employee to a collection site. Employers need a consistent […]

Marijuana laws are changing across the United States, creating a difficult question for HR leaders: If marijuana is legal in a state, can an employer still prohibit marijuana use or require workplace drug testing? In many cases, yes—but the answer depends on the applicable federal and state laws, the employer’s industry, the employee’s job duties, […]

Hiring the right person involves more than reviewing a resume and conducting an interview. For many employers, especially those hiring for safety-sensitive, regulated, or high-responsibility positions, the hiring process may also include background checks and drug testing. Although these two screening methods serve different purposes, they can work together to give employers a more complete […]

The FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse has become an essential part of DOT drug and alcohol compliance for motor carriers and employers of CDL drivers. While the Clearinghouse does not replace DOT drug and alcohol testing, it adds an important electronic record-checking and reporting requirement to the employer’s compliance program. For employers covered by 49 […]