The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) maintains strict drug and alcohol testing policies for all safety-sensitive employees. These policies are in place across all modes and covers employees mandated under the FAA, PHMSA, FRA, FMCSA and more. If an employee of any mode violates the regulations and wants to return to their job, they must […]
It is vital that all DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees overseen by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) closely follow safety guidelines. However, even the most attentive, careful employee is much more likely to make a mistake if they’re struggling with substance abuse. Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs) and the services they offer are essential […]
If you have failed a DOT mandated drug or alcohol test, or refused to be tested altogether, you’ll be removed from your safety sensitive DOT-mandated position. Now what? Your first step to returning to work requires a substance abuse evaluation. This key component helps get to the heart of what could be causing your addiction […]
A failed or refused drug and/or alcohol test means a DOT mandated safety-sensitive employee must find a SAP (Substance Abuse Professional). Before an employee can hope to return to safety-sensitive duties, the DOT requires that these employees go through a return-to-duty process. It is important to note that this process must be led by a […]
Under what circumstances does the FAA mandate drug testing for safety-sensitive employees involved in an accident? The FAA requires post-accident drug testing after any event causing substantial damage or serious injury after a flight has been boarded. Damage or injury occurring while the aircraft is in flight and up until everyone has disembarked the aircraft […]
The FMCSA Clearinghouse is an online database containing information regarding the status of commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) and commercial learner’s permits (CLP). Entities permitted to access the database include employers, State law enforcement, State Driver’s Licensing Agencies and drivers themselves. The database provides information about alcohol and drug program violations such as a failed DOT […]
Working for companies mandated by the Department of Transportation, in any role, is an important task. For DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees the obligation to maintain a safe working environment means they must be alcohol- and drug-free while on the job. Therefore, the DOT requires drug and alcohol screening prior to hiring and after accidents involving […]
DOT-mandated, safety-sensitive employees must keep safety as a top priority. These critical workers operate many forms of transportation: buses, trains, trucks, planes, and more. If these employees were to be impaired while operating a vehicle, they put themselves, coworkers, and the general public in danger. As a result, there are strict DOT drug testing rules […]
Are you a DOT mandated safety-sensitive employee who recently failed or refused to take a drug and/or alcohol test? You probably know that you need to complete a return-to-duty process guided by a SAP (Substance Abuse Professional) before you can get back to work. But, do you know where to find one? Thankfully, you’re not […]
In 1991 the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act established drug and alcohol testing regulations to ensure public safety. The goal is for all aircraft, trains, trucks, and buses to be operated in a safe and responsible manner. DOT agencies that must abide by these regulations include: FAA, FTA, FMSCA, FRA, PHMSA and USCG. Therefore, if […]
