The Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse is a highly secured, online database containing information about drug and alcohol program violations committed by commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders. The database provides instant access to a driver’s history, including failed alcohol and/or drug tests and refusals to submit to a test. Additionally, the […]
When a DOT mandated safety-sensitive employee fails or refuses a drug and/or alcohol test, they’re required to complete a return-to-duty program with a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). Your employer is obligated to provide a Substance Abuse Professional list for you. However, keep reading to find out why that list may not be the best one […]
When a DOT mandated safety-sensitive employee fails or refuses to take a drug and/or alcohol test they’re required to work with a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) to complete a return-to-duty program. If you are in this position, the sooner you find a qualified SAP and begin working with them, the sooner you can get back […]
DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees, as the name implies, perform job functions that require safety considerations. Many of these employees operate large vehicles, which means they must remain alert and focused. And under no circumstances can these employees be under the influence of drugs or alcohol while at work. Consequently, the DOT conducts random drug and […]
Employees performing safety-sensitive duties in the transportation industry must provide a safe environment for themselves and for the public. This commitment to safety means that they are required follow the Department of Transportation’s rules on alcohol and drug misuse. If these rules are not followed and the employee is found to be under the influence […]
Congress passed the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 following several significant transportation accidents. These accidents put into focus the need for ensuring all DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees are drug and alcohol-free on the job. The Act led to the creation of the DOT substance abuse program. The program includes pre-employment, targeted and random […]
The DOT aims to avoid accidents and injuries with a proactive drug and alcohol policy. Therefore, as a DOT mandated safety-sensitive employee, you are subject to both announced and random drug and alcohol testing. In the event of your failure or refusal to take a test, you must complete a return-to-duty process overseen by a […]
Is your job on the line because you failed or refused to take a DOT-mandated drug and/or alcohol test? To return to your safety-sensitive duties you must complete the return-to-duty process. The process begins when you undergo a DOT SAP evaluation. This evaluation examines your drug or alcohol use, the severity of the addiction if […]
DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees operate buses, trains, trucks, airplanes and they work on pipelines and more. As such they are held to high standards. DOT guidelines must be reinforced to ensure safety for employees and the public. One of these guidelines is the prohibition of drug and alcohol use when performing safety-sensitive duties. If you’ve […]
If a DOT mandated safety-sensitive employee fails or refuses drug and/or alcohol testing, then that employee must complete the return-to-duty process before they can work again. Meeting with a SAP (Substance Abuse Professional) for a substance abuse evaluation is the first step in the process. Therefore, finding the right SAP is critical. Read on to […]
