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Fitness for Duty Summit 2026: Save the Date!

Get ready for the 9th Annual Fitness for Duty Summit (FFDS), a premier national event where forward-thinking leaders unite to build healthier and safer workplaces across Canada. DriverCheck welcomes operations leaders, health and safety executives and advisors, occupational health professionals, human resources and labour leaders, and regulatory decision-makers from all safety-sensitive industries including transportation, oil and gas, aviation, rail, mining, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, forestry and more! 

U.S. Federal Marijuana Policy Update: What Employers Should Know

On December 18, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing U.S. federal authorities to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a less restrictive Schedule III controlled substance under U.S. federal law. This is a significant shift in long-standing U.S. federal drug policy, but it does not currently affect any DOT testing protocols.  

Jazz Aviation Wins the DriverCheck Award for Canada’s Safest Public Transportation Employer!

DriverCheck and Key Media are pleased to announce Jazz Aviation as the recipient of the 2025 DriverCheck Award for Canada’s Safest Public Transportation Employer. The award was presented at the 15th Annual Canada’s Safest Employers Awards Gala in Toronto on October 9, 2025. Click here to read more.

Impairing Prescription Medication Use & Fitness for Duty

At the recent Oil Sands Expo, DriverCheck’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jonathan W. Davids, shared important insights during his presentation “Medication Madness: Impairing Prescription Medication Use & Fitness for Duty.” His talk highlighted the often-overlooked risks that prescription medications can pose in safety-sensitive industries.

Real Cases Real Solutions: Ensuring Workplace Safety with Post-Incident Drug Testing

In safety-sensitive environments, incorporating measures like post-incident drug testing helps ensure a thorough and responsible response to health-related incidents. By taking these steps, employers can ensure the safety and well-being of their employees while maintaining operational efficiency.