“The United States Congress recognized the need for a drug and alcohol free transportation industry, and in 1991 passed the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act,
Drunk driving is always a serious offense, but for a DOT mandated safety-sensitive employee, it means immediate removal from their safety sensitive functions and the
Do you work in a safety-sensitive position within one of the Department of Transportation modes such as USCG, FAA, FMCSA, PHMSA, or FRA? If so
If a safety-sensitive DOT-mandated employee fails a drug or alcohol test they will be removed from their safety sensitive duties and must find a DOT
Have you recently failed post-accident drug testing? A safety-sensitive employee has a responsibility to remain drug and alcohol free while on duty, as their work
Although many states may be legalizing marijuana use, the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act still prohibits safety-sensitive employees from using drugs. Safety-sensitive employees in the
If you are back to safety-sensitive duties because you have completed the return to duty process, congratulations! After successfully complying with the protocol outlined by
Reasonable suspicion testing is a type of drug testing that is typically used in workplaces where safety is a major concern. This type of drug
Life can be stressful which may lead people to turn to drugs or alcohol in order to escape from reality. In fact, according to the
Have you recently failed a DOT drug and/or alcohol test? “The Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act required DOT Agencies to implement drug testing of safety-sensitive
