A qualified DOT Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is someone whose work is to assess employees who fail to comply with the alcohol and drug use regulations of the Department of Transport (DOT). A SAP’s duty involves providing a recommendation for treatment and/or education to these employees, reevaluation once the education and/or treatment recommendations have been […]
If you have recently failed a drug and/or alcohol test as an FMCSA mandated employee, you have some options to help you get you back to work quickly. It is important to understand all of the FMCSA DOT drug testing rules and regulations. These rules include mandatory testing for all DOT mandated employees. Due to the […]
DOT mandated employees must undergo a series of drug and/or alcohol tests while applying for or performing safety-sensitive duties. Various modes of the DOT have drug and alcohol testing regulations that govern where and how the tests are to be carried out. Some of these drug and/or alcohol testing regulations have remained the same but there […]
Employees mandated by the USCG are required to pass DOT drug and/or alcohol tests. If a USCG mandated employee fails a drug and/or alcohol test that employee is required to undergo a DOT SAP Program in California or where they are stationed. What Do USCG Compliant SAP Programs in California Consist of? A SAP program is […]
The Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, monitors drug and alcohol use for all employees. Employees are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing if they are assigned to perform safety-sensitive duties. The DOT requires FAA mandated employers to complete these tests to guarantee public and air safety. All FAA and DOT-mandated employees are required to take […]
The Federal Transit Administration or FTA is an agency delegated with the responsibility of ensuring that the transit authorities adhere to rules pertaining to alcohol and drug usages for the various transport operations. The FTA provides technical support and financial assistance to regional systems including subways, commuter rails, buses, light rails, ferries, and trolleys. To enhance safety across roads, […]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is a DOT agency that regulates all aspects of civil aviation. All FAA employers need to regulate the use of drugs and alcohol with testing programs for all safety-sensitive employees. Testing can occur pre-employment, at random, post-accident, return to duty, for reasonable suspicion and follow up after treatment. The FAA’s regulations require […]
Substance Abuse Professionals are licensed professionals that diagnose disorders related to controlled drugs and substance abuse. They are responsible for evaluating DOT mandated employees to protect the public. SAPs have the authority to recommend necessary treatment, education, rehabilitation, and follow-up testing in order to get a DOT mandated employee back to their safety-sensitive duties. However in order to […]
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) agency responsible for protecting people and the environment by advancing the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials by all modes of transportation, including pipelines. The PHMSA has regulated drug and alcohol testing and requires operators to conduct regular […]
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) who is responsible for promoting and regulating safety throughout the nation’s railroad industry. Drug and alcohol testing is required by the DOT for all safety-sensitive FRA industry employees. FRA drug testing is required for: Engine and train personnel Conductors, brakemen, […]
