{"id":51106,"date":"2016-06-28T15:11:39","date_gmt":"2016-06-28T15:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nationaldrugscreening.com\/?p=51106"},"modified":"2023-10-06T11:02:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T16:02:33","slug":"drug-testing-requirements-for-california-transportation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nationaldrugscreening.com\/blogs\/drug-testing-requirements-for-california-transportation\/","title":{"rendered":"Drug Testing Requirements for California &#8211; Transportation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"51106\" class=\"elementor elementor-51106\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a67fff2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7a67fff2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;container_type&quot;:&quot;flex&quot;,&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e769e7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e769e7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.17.0 - 08-11-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In California, in most cases the transportation of passengers for compensation requires operating authority from the PUC.&nbsp; Two major exceptions are taxicab service, which are subject to local regulation by cities and counties, and medical transportation vehicles.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Are you regulated by the California Public Utilities (PUC) requiring a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldrugscreening.com\/blogs\/drug-free-workplace-the-big-picture\/\"><strong>controlled substances and alcohol testing policy<\/strong><\/a>?&nbsp; This includes Uber, Lyft, Sidecar, Carma and Taxi Magic drivers.&nbsp; Do you operate a Charter service or airport shuttle, then yes you are also included.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The California Public Utilities (PUC) requires you to have a drug testing program including a controlled substances and alcohol testing program and policy. Order now your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldrugscreening.com\/product\/california-puc-compliant-drug-alcohol-testing-program\/\">California Public Utilities (PUC) drug &amp; alcohol testing program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Who meets these&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>California Public Utilities (PUC) requirements<\/strong><strong>? &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>PASSENGER STAGE CORPORATIONS<\/strong>&nbsp;transport passengers between points on an individual fare basis. Examples are fixed-route bus services and &#8220;share-the-ride&#8221; airport shuttle services.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>VESSEL COMMON CARRIERS<\/strong>&nbsp;transport persons or property between points within the state. Examples are commute ferry service on San Francisco Bay and service between California mainland points and Catalina Island.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpuc.ca.gov\/regulatory-services\/licensing\/transportation-licensing-and-analysis-branch\/passenger-stage-corporation-and-vessel-common-carrier\">Complete Information and Sample Application Packet for PSC and VCC<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CHARTER-PARTY CARRIERS<\/strong>&nbsp;charter their vehicles for the exclusive use of an individual or group. Examples are a group charter of a bus to go to a sporting event and the charter of a limousine for a wedding. Also falling under the charter-party category are some specialized types of passenger carrier services:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Round-trip sightseeing service<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Transportation incidental to another business<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Transportation under contract to a business, government agency, or private school<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Transportation of agricultural workers to and from farms<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpuc.ca.gov\/regulatory-services\/licensing\/transportation-licensing-and-analysis-branch\/charter-party-carriers\/licensing-requirements---charter-party-carriers\">Information and resources&nbsp;for&nbsp;charter-party carrier&nbsp;licensing requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Information and resources for hired drivers using rented vehicles &#8211; licensing requirements<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES<\/strong>&nbsp;provide prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled application or platform (such as smart phone apps) to connect drivers using their personal vehicles with passengers. (Uber, Lyft, Sidecar, Carma and Taxi Magic)<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpuc.ca.gov\/regulatory-services\/licensing\/transportation-licensing-and-analysis-branch\/transportation-network-companies\">Information and resources for transportation network company licensing requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>HOUSEHOLD GOODS CARRIERS<\/strong>&nbsp;transport used household goods and personal effects. They are commonly referred to as &#8220;movers&#8221; or &#8220;moving companies.&#8221; Household goods carriers are authorized to perform residential moves. By specific election, they may also conduct office moving services under their Commission-issued permit as an alternative to securing a motor carrier permit from the Department of Motor Vehicles.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Contact National Drug Screening for immediate servcice regarding a turn key program for compliance with&nbsp;California Public Utilities (PUC) &#8211; controlled substances and alcohol testing policy. &nbsp;Locations throughout California, call today.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-522879b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"522879b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;container_type&quot;:&quot;flex&quot;,&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c142b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"8c142b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"119272\" class=\"elementor elementor-119272\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b730aa2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b730aa2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;container_type&quot;:&quot;flex&quot;,&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9921b7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9921b7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.17.0 - 08-11-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Know the New Marijuana Laws Affecting California Employers\n\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ce63c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ce63c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\tWith the changing legal landscape surrounding marijuana use, California is once again leading the charge. 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