Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated, safety-sensitive employees are required to take drug and/or alcohol tests under specific conditions. These may occur when the employee is involved in certain accidents or when the employer has reasonable grounds for suspicion. Those applying for a safety-sensitive, DOT mandated position must also take a drug and/or alcohol test upon […]
DOT-mandated, safety-sensitive employees are subject to the DOT drug testing rules. While there are many DOT-mandated job titles, it is important to note that it’s not the job title that qualifies one as a safety-sensitive employee but it is the actual tasks they perform. DOT Drug Testing Rules – When and How Will I Be […]
Are you an applicant or employee looking for a SAP program in Pennsylvania (or in your geographic region)? SAP Referral Services can help DOT-mandated applicants and employees find SAPs in their area in 2 quick and easy steps. Why Do DOT-Mandated Employees Have to Take Drug and/or Alcohol Tests? DOT regulations ensure safety of employees […]
Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated, safety sensitive employees working under the USCG mode are required to complete drug and/or alcohol tests upon pre-employment, at random, for reasonable suspicion or after some accidents on the job. When a DOT mandated employee fails a drug and/or alcohol test they must enroll in a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) […]
The FAA is an agency responsible for the oversight and regulation of civil aviation within the United States. It was created by the passage of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 and moved to the Department of Transportation (DOT) in 1967. The main objectives of the FAA are ensuring safety in civil aviation, promoting development […]
In an effort to lessen the number of railroad accidents, FRA mandated employees are required to complete pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol tests. When an employee is involved in an accident on the job they may have to undergo post-accident drug and/or alcohol testing as well. If a DOT mandated employee fails […]
In 1991, Congress passed the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act to ensure that all Department of Transportation mandated employees are drug and alcohol free while performing safety-sensitive jobs. This act requires all companies regulated by the Federal Transit Administration (or FTA), among other DOT modes, to implement a drug and alcohol testing program for all […]
If a Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated, safety sensitive employee fails a drug and/or alcohol test they must be immediately removed from their safety sensitive duties. They cannot resume their work until they successfully complete the required SAP process. After they receive notification of a failed drug and/or alcohol test, or if they refuse to […]
Those working safety-sensitive positions mandated by a Department of Transportation (DOT) mode such as FAA, FRA, FMCSA, USCG, FTA and PHMSA are required to complete drug and/or alcohol testing periodically (before employment, during the job for reasonable suspicion and after some accidents on the job). If a DOT mandated employee fails a drug and/or alcohol […]
PHMSA mandated employees working in Oklahoma can find a SAP provider with SRS. If you have recently failed a DOT mandated drug and/or alcohol test, there is no need to worry because SRS can refer you to a SAP provider in Oklahoma. DOT mandated employees working in a safety-sensitive position must undertake pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, return-to-duty […]
