Navigating Recent Updates to the FMCSA Medical Examiner's Certificate & Oral Fluid Screening

Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 at 1PM ET

FMCSA’s June 23 rule is changing how medical examiner certificates (MECs) are being handled. However, in a recent First Advantage survey, over 55% of transportation companies reported that they are only “somewhat confident” in their current MEC process.

Get confident! Join our webinar August 5, 2025, at 1:00PM ET to hear First Advantage’s VP Compliance, Americas, Ryan Nardontonia, and VP of Product Fulfillment, D&HS, Heather Horn, as they walk you through what’s changing, how to prepare, and what to expect next. We’ll also cover the latest developments in oral fluid drug screening, including what’s approved and what’s still evolving.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn what the FMCSA’s June 23 MEC rule means for drivers, carriers, and examiners
• The current state of oral fluid screening: DOT approval, lab readiness, and implementation tips
• Strategies to help you stay ahead of both regulatory tracks

Whether you're managing a fleet or overseeing compliance, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to help stay compliant and confident with your drivers.

Speakers

Ryan Nardontonia

VP, Compliance, Americas, First Advantage

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Ryan Nardontonia

VP, Compliance, Americas, First Advantage

Esq. serves in compliance and legal roles at First Advantage, primarily supporting Compliance in Canada, the United States, and Latin America.  Reporting to the Chief Global Compliance Officer, Ryan’s scope of responsibilities include providing compliance, data privacy, and audit support to First Advantage product lines, including Background Screening, Drug Testing, and Fingerprinting. Ryan also speaks on state law and cannabis matters, specializing in legal trends.

Heather Horn

VP, Product Fulfillment, D&HS, First Advantage

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Heather Horn

VP, Product Fulfillment, D&HS, First Advantage

Heather Horn, VP – Product Fulfillment, Drug and Health Services has nearly 30 years of experience managing drug, occupational health, alcohol screening programs, and DQ file programs for customers of all sizes. She is an active member of the Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (SAPAA), National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) and the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) where she previously chaired the subcommittee on Best Practices for Drug and Alcohol testing.