DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees are expected to follow the DOT’s drug and alcohol policy. If one of these employees is under the influence of drugs or alcohol at work, they could put themselves, their coworkers, or the public in harm’s way. As a result, the DOT has zero-tolerance for drug and alcohol use. Also, the […]
Safety is first and foremost with the DOT. They are concerned both for the transportation workers and for the general public they may encounter. As part of their overall safety policy, the DOT developed a program of random and targeted drug and alcohol testing for all DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees. In the event of a […]
The Department of Transportation requires DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees to take drug and/or alcohol tests. This is especially true if they are involved in an accident on the job site. Additionally, pre-employment testing is also required during the hiring process. Plus, employees are subject to random testing. Refusing or failing a test results in immediate […]
The Department of Transportation mandates drug and alcohol testing for pre-employment, randomly, due to reasonable suspicion and post-accident. Drug testing involves a urine specimen sent to a lab, while alcohol testing involves a screening that analyzes your breath. A failed test or refusing to take a drug and/or alcohol test will require you to comply […]
The Department of Transportation (DOT) regards safety as a top priority. Therefore, the DOT requires all mandated safety-sensitive employees to adhere to drug and alcohol testing under various circumstances, including after some accidents. Post-accident drug testing after an accident helps authorities to determine if the actions that contributed to the accident were the result of […]
Safety on our nation’s roads should be a top priority for everyone, including employers of DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees. To aid employers, the FMCSA Clearinghouse database contains information that allows employers to quickly identify drivers who have committed a drug and/or alcohol violation. Querying applicants using the Clearinghouse must happen before current and prospective employees […]
Anyone that works in a DOT mandated safety-sensitive position must follow DOT rules at all times. One of these guidelines forbids employees from being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol while performing their safety-sensitive duties in the workplace. If DOT workplace violations occur, employees are promptly removed from their duties. Next, they must follow a […]
Many states have adopted medical marijuana laws, enabling cannabis users to shield from criminal prosecution when using marijuana for medical purposes. While some people use and cultivate this drug without fear of consequences, what do you do if you are an employer of DOT-mandated, safety-sensitive employees? Does the same law apply to your employees? Read […]
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has the authority and responsibility for implementing rules to combat drug and alcohol misuse among their employees. Just last year the FTA increased their minimum rate of random drug testing to 50% of covered employees. This change came as a result of the increase in positive rates from the data […]
The DOT has a drug and alcohol testing program in place, designed to improve safety for all workers as well as the general public who might encounter the work environment. Part of this program includes specified and random testing for DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees. If you were selected for testing and chose to refuse a […]
