As more “Cannabidiol” or CBD products come onto the market, a growing number of truckers are looking into whether using CBD could put their commercial driver’s license (CDL) at risk.
Over the past few years, there has been an explosion of CBD products that promise to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and reduce everyday aches and pains.
In 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued guidance about CBD use for safety-sensitive employees in the transportation industry, including pilots, train engineers, and truck drivers.
In the notice, DOT reminds workers that it is never acceptable for safety-sensitive employees who are subject to drug testing regulations to consume marijuana.
Workers are also warned to use caution if they do decide to consume CBD:
“Since the use of CBD products could lead to a positive drug test result, Department of Transportation-regulated safety-sensitive employees should exercise caution when considering whether to use CBD products.”
DOT police and compliance notice available at: https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/cbd-notice
