The United States Coast Guard, or USCG, requires their safety-sensitive employees to undergo drug and/or alcohol testings. These drug and/or alcohol tests are required by the Department of Transportation (DOT). The mandated drug and alcohol tests help employers ensure that their employees and themselves are compliant with the DOT’s testing rules and regulations. If a USCG employee were […]
Any DOT mandated employee who is working in a safety-sensitive position is subject to DOT mandated drug and/or alcohol testing. Failing a DOT drug and/or alcohol test, or refusing to take the test, requires the mandated employee to be immediately removed from working in their safety-sensitive role. In order to return they must complete a […]
If you work in California and your job falls under FMCSA regulations you will be required to undergo DOT mandated drug and/or alcohol testing. If you fail a drug and/or alcohol test you will need to complete an evaluation with a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). Where do you find a qualified SAP in your area? […]
A Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is an individual who evaluates DOT mandated employees who have violated the DOT’s drug and alcohol program because of a failed drug or alcohol test. SAPs make recommendations for education and/or treatment, required follow-up testing and possible aftercare. As a Substance Abuse Professional, you are responsible to protect the interests of […]
The FTA (Federal Transit Administration) is a governmental organization that guides all local transit authorities in maintaining policies and procedures, safety protocols, and grant requests. The FTA’s role is to assist local public buses, trains, trolleys, and ferries, plus all commuter rail, light rail, and subway systems. Those who work for the FTA are considered […]
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires safety-sensitive employees to undergo regular drug/alcohol testing. If you fail your DOT drug and/or alcohol test then you are required by the DOT to undergo an evaluation with a SAP and complete treatment and/or education before returning to your safety-sensitive duties. If you are a DOT mandated employee it is important […]
A drug-free workplace ensures the safety and productivity of working environments. Many organizations choose to have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to employees’ drug and/or alcohol use. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is no different. Since the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is a DOT mode of transportation, FAA employees must complete DOT mandated […]
Are you a member of the USCG in Florida and failed a DOT mandated drug and/or alcohol test? Look no further than SRS to help you get back to work fast. In order to return to your safety-sensitive duties you will need to be referred to a SAP provider in Florida. SRS can help. We […]
If you’ve recently failed a DOT mandatory drug or alcohol test while working as a DOT mandated employee, you might be wondering what you should do now. After testing positive for drugs or alcohol, you must be removed from your safety-sensitive duties and be referred to qualified SAP providers near you to help you get […]
SAP Referral Services is the leading DOT substance abuse professional referral service in the nation. At SAP Referral Services (SRS) they believe that every DOT mandated employee deserves gold standard customer service when locating a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). For 15 years SRS has been referring DOT mandated employees to qualified SAPs in their area […]
