The DOT pre employment drug test is regulated by the Department of Transportation. It was created to ensure those working in the transportation industry are deemed drug and alcohol-free before their employment. According to the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act, which was created in 1991, all DOT agencies must implement this testing of all safety-sensitive […]
If you fail a DOT-mandated drug or alcohol test it shows that you have a prohibited amount of drug or alcohol in your system. The failed test could also be as a result of failure to appear for the test, you left the collection site before the completion of the process or you did not […]
Employee/applicants that fail a DOT-mandated drug or alcohol test will need to obtain a SAP list from their employer or be referred to a C/TPA or other service agent who can find qualified SAPs in the employee/applicant’s geographic region. As an employer who employs safety-sensitive employees, per the Department of Transportation’s Regulation 49 CFR Part […]
Following the August 8, 2017 announcement by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that the Office of Management and Budget had approved the revised Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF); there has been widespread misinformation with regards to the specific changes that have been made and the people to be affected […]
The return to duty process is required of all DOT safety-sensitive employees that fail or refuse a drug or alcohol test. Department of Transportation (DOT) workers who fall under the category of safety-sensitive employees are held to a strict drug and alcohol screening process, as these employees perform tasks that require a heightened level of […]
Alcohol and drug use in the workplace is a serious problem and especially so when it affects a safety-sensitive Department of Transportation employee. Alcohol and drug use in the workplace contributes to issues like absenteeism, injuries, fatalities, lost productivity, theft, and increase in healthcare and legal liabilities. According to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration […]
You’ll need to find a SAP provider in Texas if you failed a DOT-mandated drug or alcohol test and live in the Texas area. All Department of Transportation safety sensitive employees are required by law to undergo drug and/or alcohol tests. Employees include: flight crews, maritime crews, pipeline crews and drivers of commercial vehicles. If […]
An employee or applicant who failed a Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated drug or alcohol test must enroll in a SAP Program in order to resume their safety sensitive duties, or to be eligible for a job that requires they perform safety sensitive duties. The DOT has a strict policy on drugs and alcohol. Employees […]
A Substance Abuse Professional ( SAP ) is a clinical officer that evaluates an employee or applicant who has violated the Department of Transportation’s alcohol or drug policy. Once an employee or applicant tests positive for drugs, the SAP has to assess the extent of their substance abuse use. The Substance Abuse Professional will then […]
Do you live in Oklahoma? If you failed a DOT-mandated drug or alcohol test you’ll need to schedule an appointment with a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). Department of Transportation regulated safety sensitive employees are required by law to undergo drug and/or alcohol tests. These employees include flight crews, maritime crews, pipeline crews and drivers of […]
