FMCSA Requires Post-Accident Drug Testing

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandates post-accident drug testing for any safety-sensitive FMCSA mandated employee involved in one or more of the following incidents:

• Accidents with human fatalities
• Accidents with physical injuries requiring emergency medical treatment at a location remote from the scene of the accident (even if no citation is issued to the FMSCA employee)
• Damage to one or more motor vehicles that requires the vehicle be towed from the scene (even if no citation is issued to the FMSCA employee)
• Disabling damage to any motor vehicle requiring tow away

What happens to FMSCA employees who are mandated for post-accident drug testing and fail the test? First, the employee is immediately removed from their safety-sensitive duties. Next, the employee must complete a program with a Department of Transportation qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) before they can return to duty.

Have You Failed Post-Accident Drug Testing?

If you or someone you know needs a SAP to begin a return-to-duty process, contact SAP Referral Services today. At SRS, our main goal is to get FMCSA employees back on the job as soon as possible by expediting and facilitating the process. In addition, we are the only North American network of qualified DOT providers exclusively operated by an MBE/DBE/SBE-certified CEO and president.

Sign Up for FastTrack Enrollment Today

With our FastTrack Enrollment, you not only receive accelerated access to face-to-face meetings with a SAP, but also initial and follow-up SAP reports, recommendations for substance abuse treatment and/or education (if applicable) and recommendations regarding the submission of a return-to-duty test.

Many people, at some point in their life, make at least one bad decision that negatively impacts their ability to remain employed. However, everyone deserves a second chance. That’s why the DOT and FMCSA implemented this process.

If you failed or refused your post-accident drug testing, look into our FastTrack Enrollment today. We will schedule you to be evaluated by a DOT qualified SAP nearest to your location. Scheduling of your appointment is typically made within 72 hours of enrolling in the FastTrack program.