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Agency Information Collection Activities; New Information Collection: Techniques for Preventing and Enforcing Controlled Substance and Alcohol Violations Among Non-Commercial Driver's License Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers

Detected July 5, 2026 · in Trucking / FMCSA Compliance

FMCSA proposes a new information collection to gather data on techniques for preventing and enforcing controlled substance and alcohol violations among non-CDL CMV drivers. This could lead to new requirements for drug and alcohol testing programs for drivers who do not hold a CDL but operate commercial motor vehicles.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 5, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Motor carriers employing non-CDL drivers (e.g., drivers of vehicles requiring a commercial learner's permit or certain heavy vehicles under 26,001 lbs) should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: 60 days after publication in the Federal Register (likely August 21, 2026). Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

FMCSA is seeking public comment on a new information collection to study current practices and potential new rules for drug and alcohol testing of non-CDL CMV drivers.

Who it affects

Motor carriers employing non-CDL drivers (e.g., drivers of vehicles requiring a commercial learner's permit or certain heavy vehicles under 26,001 lbs)

What you must do

Submit comments on the proposed information collection by the deadline to influence potential future rulemaking.

Deadline

60 days after publication in the Federal Register (likely August 21, 2026)

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/22/2026-12509/agency-information-collection-activities-new-information-collection-techniques-for-preventing-and

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