DOT Drug Testing Rules Keep Our Roads Safer

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 partner with SAP Referral Services (SRS) to make the process easier. Finding a SAP through SRS saves you time, money from repeated visits, and eliminates the hassle of staying in compliance with the DOT drug and alcohol testing policies.

DOT Drug Testing Rules Refresher

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration makes it simple to understand when DOT drug and alcohol testing is required. While you are probably very familiar with the schedule, a refresher always helps emphasize the importance of drug and alcohol testing to keep the roads safe. As part of the employment process, all DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees are required to take a drug and alcohol test. Once employed, they are subject to random testing that occurs throughout the year as well as testing if a DOT-trained supervisor has reasonable suspicion of abuse. In addition, following certain types of accidents employees must take a drug and alcohol test.

When is a DOT SAP Evaluation Required?

A DOT SAP evaluation is required if an employee fails a drug and/or alcohol test. Additionally, refusal to comply with the drug or alcohol testing regulations has the same consequences as failing. Delaying one’s arrival to the test may be considered a refusal to test. If any of these scenarios occur, an employee must complete a DOT SAP evaluation before they can be considered for return to their safety-sensitive duties.

Benefits of Choosing SAP Referral Services

There are many benefits to using SAP Referral Services if your employee fails or refuses his/her drug test. The first and foremost is the SAP is guaranteed to be fully qualified at the time of initial evaluation. DOT requires SAPs to pass through a vigorous training and testing process that must be renewed frequently. A SAP that was properly qualified in the past may not be anymore. Using SAP Referral Services eliminates the risk of an employee having to repeat the process which costs time and money to your company and the employee.

In addition, SAP Referral Services can help you get in the door promptly. Many providers have wait lists, but our affiliate network is made up specialists in over 3,000 locations ensuring availability of appointments. SRS is a national company that has helped over 25,000 employees through the return-to-duty process. SRS knows the DOT drug testing rules and is able to connect employees to a DOT qualified SAP in a quick and efficient fashion. Contact us today for more information.

SAP Referral Services (SRS) is the leading facilitator for mandated substance abuse evaluations. SRS maintains an extensive network of qualified providers in more than 3,000 locations nationwide for testing violations that originate from any of the DOT’s modes including FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, USCG and PHMSA, or a company’s internal drug and alcohol testing policy.