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Board adopts updated FMCSA drug- and alcohol-testing policy for CDL staff
Summary
To align with DOT/FMCSA rules and the clearinghouse, Shorewood updated its drug-free workplace policy for employees with commercial driver's licenses; the policy was reviewed by labor counsel and union stewards (no comments) and approved with a waiver of the second reading.
The Village of Shorewood approved an ordinance adopting the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's drug-free workplace requirements for employees with commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) on Feb. 11.
Public Works staff said the village's former policy dated to 1995 and that updates were necessary to reflect regulatory changes, including testing criteria, procedures and the drug-and-alcohol clearinghouse rule that took effect in January 2020. The policy had been reviewed by the village labor attorney and union stewards; staff reported there were no steward comments. The board approved waiving the second reading and adopted the ordinance by roll call.
Staff characterized the update as routine compliance with federal requirements and recommended continued consultation with labor counsel and stewards for implementation.
