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Marijuana wins big in 2016 elections, still off limits for truckers, DOT says
After four more states voted to approve legalization of marijuana Tuesday, it appears the Department of Transportation will stand by its previous stance that using marijuana is forbidden for truck drivers as long as it remains a Schedule I drug.
November 9, 2016
Business
Synthetic marijuana to be classified as controlled drug, illegal for drivers to possess
The DEA announced it will classify synthetic marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug, thereby making truck operators who use synthetic marijuana and fail a drug test as no longer disqualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
January 15, 2014
Business
Legal pot: Still a no go for truckers
Marijuana is still prohibited for truck drivers, despite some state measures to legalize the drug. Here’s a roundup of previous OD coverage on legal pot, including science behind driving while stoned and legal pot’s potential affect on trucking.
January 3, 2014
Business
ATA calls truck driver drug use study ‘inaccurate and sensationalized’
The American Trucking Associations Monday pointedly took aim at a recently released study — which suggested that drug and alcohol use among truck drivers worldwide is not uncommon — calling the study disrespectful to truck drivers.
October 29, 2013
Overdrive Extra
Scientific American weighs in on driving while stoned
A recent Scientific American article says marijuana slows reaction time and impairs distance perception behind the wheel.
May 23, 2013
Overdrive Extra
Reefer Madness: How will pot legalization affect trucking?
Let’s talk about pot for minute, shall we?
January 22, 2013
Voices
Hot button: Call a truce with marijuana?
More than 60 percent of Overdrive readers favored some form of marijuana-use legalization or decriminalization, with a majority reflecting three current state ballot initiatives beyond medical use.
October 16, 2012
Voices
Hot buttons: Legalize marijuana?
September 10, 2012
Business
DOT: Medical marijuana still off-limits
The U.S. Department of Transportation will continue its no tolerance stand on marijuana for medical purposes or otherwise.
October 29, 2009
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