DOT drug testing rules can seem like a hassle to the employer who must enforce them and the employee who needs testing, but they help keep our roads safe and are very necessary. Read on for a brief recap of the DOT drug testing rules. Additionally, learn more about the reasons why you should always […]
Did you know that due to an increase in its safety-sensitive employees testing positive for drug and alcohol use, FTA has increased the annual random drug testing rate from 25 percent to 50 percent? Additional testing likely means more employees may need to find a qualified Substance Abuse Professional to help them begin a return-to-duty […]
DOT safety employees are responsible for transporting the general public safely and reliably. As DOT employees are trusted with the safety of dozens of citizens throughout their workday, they are subject to random drug and alcohol testing. These regulations are meant to protect the public’s welfare and the welfare of other DOT employees. This regulation […]
As a manager or employer of DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees, you are likely well aware of the random drug and alcohol testing regulations that the DOT enforces. The DOT is responsible for providing safe and reliable modes of transportation for public citizens. The United States Congress passed regulations in 1991 after recognizing the danger to […]
When a DOT mandated safety-sensitive employee tests positive or refuses a drug and/or alcohol test, he or she must undergo a DOT SAP return-to-duty program. This program includes an initial evaluation, as well as compliance to any recommended treatment and a follow-up evaluation and must be completed before being considered to return to (or being […]
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that FAA employees in safety-sensitive positions are regularly tested for drugs and alcohol to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. If you fail or refuse to participate, there is an immediate suspension from safety sensitive duties. In order to gain reinstatement to your role, the return-to-duty process with […]
Safety is the number one priority for safety-sensitive DOT mandated employees. Working in the transportation industry bears a great responsibility, both to co-workers and to the traveling public. To ensure the safety of everyone involved, the DOT implemented a substance abuse testing program for all employees. If you failed or refused a drug and/or alcohol […]
DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees are required to undergo both random and required post-accident drug and alcohol testing in certain scenarios. Therefore, if you run a transportation business you may find yourself in need of a SAP provider for one of your employees. If one of your employees fails or refuses to take a drug and/or […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandates post-accident drug testing for any safety-sensitive FMCSA mandated employee involved in one or more of the following incidents: Accidents with human fatalities Accidents with physical injuries requiring emergency medical treatment at a location remote from the scene of the accident (even if no citation is issued to […]
Substance abuse is one of the most critical problems facing employers in the workplace today. Over 19.7 million Americans are illegally using drugs, and 74.8% of them are employed. Because of this shocking statistic, the Department of Transportation (DOT) requires mandatory drug and alcohol testing for employees performing safety-sensitive functions in the transportation industry. Should […]
