The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would add to the DOT’s drug testing panels. The proposal was published in the Federal Register on September 2, 2025.

Alcohol use in the workplace is a critical issue that often goes unnoticed or is underestimated. Despite its legality and social acceptance, alcohol can significantly impact workplace safety, productivity, and overall employee well-being.

The Occupational and Environmental Medical Association of Canada (OEMAC) has released an updated 2025 position statement addressing the implications of cannabis use in the workplace - specifically within safety-sensitive and decision-critical roles. These roles require high cognitive function and judgment, and impairment can lead to serious safety, performance, or interpersonal consequences. 

In a landmark development for Canada’s nuclear industry, the Supreme Court of Canada has decided not to hear the unions’ challenge against mandatory drug and alcohol testing. This effectively clears the way for the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s (CNSC) program to move forward.

A recent Truck News Pulse Survey sheds light on how the trucking industry is responding to the challenges of impairment testing in the era of legalized cannabis.