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Trucking Industry Group Is ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Marijuana Rescheduling’s Potential Impact On Drug Testing For Drivers

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American truck associations (ATA) say that “very worried” is in drug testing programs.

Sean Duffy Sean Duffy, Dan Horvath, said Dan Horvath. Dan Horvath is capable of achieving the authority and ability to control the transport employees of the marijuana commercial engine (CMV) and security staff “.

Of course, this policy has not yet been prescribed. And while President Donald Trump said he will take a decision about the recently mentioned proposal in the week-Txo protect the reform on the route of the campaign last year – should be seen whether he wants to continue the restoration.

Horvath said that the door “does not have a formal position to legalize or deregulation,” we are very worried about re-programming safety risks, testing the authority and technical requirements for the necessary security staff. “

Concern is a potential guideline for the compulsory federal drug test if they will now be transferred to the Cannabis III Program.

“If so, dot programs to keep programs without cleaning, to maintain marijuana testing authority, and such federal policy changes can be serious consequences for highway safety and national transport network,” letters said. “This risk is not a proven standard, a highly accepted standard before the roadside or before the driver starts working before the vehicle is harder to prevent driving disability.”

“The implications of a gap in the test authority are well documented in the implications of potential security,” Horvath said, pointing to the data The rate of Positive Thc among the driver And research showed the increase in traffic death after state legalization.

“The door has repeatedly transmitted these concerns, and our demand about potential clarity, in the DOT test program, according to the previous administration, both in discussions about formal letters and people”. new According to transport issues.

Horvath also noticed Pete Buttigieg while the Secretary of Transportation has told a conference committee last year Rescheduling would not affect drug testing regulationsAta “never received Answer to our correspondence Explain the basis of this position or explain the details that intend to deal with impacts in the program. “

“The public attention of marijuana policy and marijuana is a federal novelty, we want to effectively coordinate the change in the HHS (Department of Justice) to ensure the authority, tools and technical skills in controlling federal policy.”

Meanwhile, a policy in a couple of companies in the truck industry premiered in April, which sought was approximately 80,000 drivers Positive to marijuana says staff had aggravated Zero-tolerance drug policy below dot.

MARIHUANA Moving III “dot regulations and drug test protocols”, papers, for example, recognizing legal medical use and reducing social stigma, but should not be facilitated.

Dot drug screening program usually uses urinary-based tests, but the report says that Saliva and hair follicle test provides benefits in this standard. It is warned that “there is no extended test today to determine whether a driver is exposed to a drug like THC.”

The Department ended the new test policy in 2023 Allow oral salt drug testing as an alternative to testing based on urine. Late Last last year, critics fell more than half years after the end of the authority, Fixed officials had yet to use the necessary infrastructure to use the new test procedure.

Legislators of Congress Auditions in March The truck industry representatives heard that they called the use of hair follicle tests in the industry. President of the National Transport Safety Commission (NTSB) recommended better education for drivers.

In April, the US Supreme Court A Cannabis company sued for a truck after shooting for a positive THC test He said consuming the CBD product derived from hemp.

Separately, substance abuse and mental health services administration (Samhsa) Official Criticism of a drug testing drug testing “means a drug test” means Canavies use cannabis to do with the nearby impunityA couple of days while avoiding drug test. “

The Transport Industry also recommended the Congress in January If Marijuana is federally restructuring, businesses do not ensure that zero tolerance policies do not need drivers-The key problem of the questionnaire is lacking technology to detect driving handicap.

Report of the 2023 Congress of Congress of Transport, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies (Thud), the House Credit Committee “Marijuana impairment measurement measurement is continued to measure the measurement test measurement of sobriety tests to ensure highway security. “

A year earlier in Colorado John Hickenlooper (D) Senin sent the letter to the point Looking for an update in this state of a federal report In the roads that inhibit the development of standardized marijuana deterioration on the roads. The Department Report had to complete Under a large-scale infrastructure bill Then signed by President Joe Biden, but The deadline he reported.

Meanwhile, the National Transport Safety Commission (NTSB) warned Marijuana again program “blind places” to test federally regulated employee tests in security sensitive positions.

On the home committee, then the Dot Secretary mentioned concerns about the door “about the general public” Effects of Highway National System Appeal and Safety Conclusions And his users, “Truck Associations were thrown in a letter to the secretary.

The current federal laws promise to abstain by commercial drivers from cannabis to different types of drug performances, pre-work, random tests.

In June 2022, they found the ATRI survey of the US Licensed Truck Drivers 72.4 percent “release” supports cannabis law and test policies. Another 66.5, 66.5 said Marijuana had to be legalized federally.

Cannabis deforms reforms, while, too The federal civil servant called the “discriminatory” drug test practice around the truck industry.

Fargo Analysis A top well said in 2022 that the main reason for raising costs and staff in the transport sector: marijuana criminalization and As a result, drug testing orders This follows as more states legalize.

Later representative. Earl Blumenoer (or) sent a letter to Motura in 2022, emphasizing that they are policies about the drug testing truck and commercial marijuana useless people cost their work And it helps supply chain problems.

2022 ATRI reports that the impact of cannabis is affected and the impact on motorway security is currently confused, complicating the judgment to correct the problem. A separate 2019 Congress Research Service Report (CRS) It has also been found that evidence of the decline in cannabis is not inclusive.

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A steel roof transforms the silo into a solid building instead of a container with a cover on it

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The future of steel roofs in water silos






The demand for steel roofs on water silos in the Netherlands is increasing rapidly. According to Bas van der Elst of silo producer Hendic, this development reflects a structural change in the market rather than a temporary trend.

“Growers are increasingly choosing the safety of steel over traditional covers,” he says. “This is largely driven by safety concerns, but also by more stringent requirements from insurers and authorities.”

Van der Elst explains that structural reliability is a key factor behind the growing interest. “It’s about the reliability of the construction. A steel roof can withstand significant snow and wind loads, much more than a traditional roof. However, certification is often the deciding factor. At Hendic, we include the steel roof in the structural calculations and the CE certification of the entire silo. This is essential compared to PVC roofs.”

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Why has CE certification become so important?
The importance of CE certification has increased, especially in export markets. “In Germany and other countries, many municipalities will not issue a permit without a structural calculation that complies with local regulations,” explains Van der Elst. “Insurers are also increasingly requiring the silo to be assessed and insured as a single unit. The steel roof effectively turns the silo into a solid building, rather than a basin with a sheet on top. This provides producers with legal certainty and operational peace of mind.”

Is safety a factor in addition to construction?
In addition to structural resistance, local security plays an important role. “With a steel cover, a silo is completely enclosed. We equip them with a lockable access gate, so the silo can literally be locked. Compared to a tented cover, it’s a significant improvement in yard security.”

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Does this mean the end of the popular PVC covers?
According to Van der Elst, steel roofs do not mean the end of PVC-based systems. “The various systems we offer, from simple tension roofs to floating roofs and domes, have proven their worth and remain highly functional in most situations. However, for producers dealing with strict building regulations or extreme weather conditions, steel roofs offer the greatest added value today.”

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Florida Lawmakers Pass Bill To Provide Discounted Medical Marijuana Cards For Military Veterans

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The Florida House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill to reduce the fee for military veterans to obtain medical marijuana registry identification cards.

The measure passed by Reps. Susan Valdés (R) and Michelle Salzman (R) unanimously on Wednesday in a 113-0 vote. The proposal comes after clearing three House panels and separate Senate legislation to reduce the cost of cannabis for veterans is also moving forward.

If enacted into law, HB 887 would require honorably discharged veterans to pay $15 to obtain a medical cannabis card, down from the current $75 rate for most eligible patients.

The $15 charge will also apply to replacement cards as well as annual renewals.

To receive the reduced fee, veterans must provide the state Department of Health (DOH) with a copy of the discharge form, a US Veterans Affairs (VA) identification card, or a Florida driver’s license with a “veteran designation.”

The law will come into effect on July 1 of this year.

“Medical cannabis has shown promise in relieving symptoms commonly experienced by military veterans, such as managing chronic pain, mitigating the effects of PTSD, improving sleep and reducing opioid addiction,” Valdés said on the House floor. “This bill greatly reduces veterans’ financial barriers to accessing medical marijuana, their health solution of choice.”

“Reducing the cost of access is not only a symbolic gesture to the veterans who serve us, it directly removes the often very high cost barrier that prevents already underserved veterans from participating in this program, and this is one way to show our veterans how grateful we are by turning that slate green,” he said. he saidas before notify By Florida Politics.

According to A invoice study, the reform “would have an unspecified negative fiscal impact on the DOH.” While there are currently 931,000 registered medical marijuana patients in Florida, “the number of veterans with an active medical marijuana use registry identification card is unknown” and thus “the amount of revenue reduction is unknown.”

That said, the analysis says the policy change “would have a positive fiscal impact on veterans who will see a $60 reduction in the cost of ID cards under the bill.”

Earlier this month, the Senate Health Policy Committee advanced a bill by Sen. Alexis Calatayud that would reduce medical cannabis registration fees for veterans to $15 and implement other reforms to expand access to medical marijuana.

Under that amended proposal, a physician would recommend a 70-day supply limit for cannabis, or a 35-day supply limit for marijuana smoking products for 10 supply limits. Under current law, they can recommend up to three 70-day supply limits for non-smoking cannabis and six 35-day supply limits for smoking marijuana.

The SB 1032 bill would also require doctors to evaluate patients to qualify for medical marijuana every 52 weeks, rather than the legal requirement of evaluations every 30 weeks.

Here’s an overview of some of the pending Florida marijuana bills:

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Meanwhile, a Florida campaign seeking to put marijuana legalization on the ballot faces complications as the status of the 2026 signature drive remains in dispute. Lawyers are now asking the state Supreme Court to overturn the officials’ decision to quash the tens of thousands of applications submitted.

A new survey released this week shows that a A majority of Florida voters support the legalization of cannabis.

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Cannabis products recalled due to “unreliable” tests

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New York State’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has recalled several cannabis products after finding that reported results from a testing laboratory were “unreliable.”

OCM says it has found a total of 54 product lots that tested false positive for Aspergillus, the mold that causes disease. According to OCM, another batch of product had incorrect results for the heavy metal cadmium.

“When test results are inaccurate or unclear, product safety and, in turn, the safety of New York State consumers cannot be guaranteed,” said OCM Executive Deputy Director of Licensing, Enforcement and Laboratories Stephen Geskey. “It’s not a risk OCM is willing to take.”

This information comes from an audit of inspections and records conducted by Keystone State Testing New York between December 2025 and January 2026. According to OCM, there have been no reports of the effects of consuming any of the products.

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