Easy Access to a SAP Program for Truck Drivers
Truck drivers operate large, heavy vehicles on our nation’s roadways, sometimes at high rates of speed. If drivers are under the influence behind the wheel, they can make grave errors endangering the lives of many. Therefore, DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees, such as truck drivers, must follow DOT drug and alcohol policies. Should they test positive for drugs and/or alcohol, the Department of Transportation requires them to meet with a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). Do you need to find a SAP program for truck drivers in your area? Read on to learn more.
When a SAP Program for Truck Drivers is Necessary
Due to the nature of their jobs DOT rules mandate that safety-sensitive employees cannot be under the influence of drugs or alcohol at work. Should a DOT mandated safety-sensitive employee fail or refuse a drug and/or alcohol test, they are immediately removed from their safety-sensitive duties. Then, before they can be considered to come back to work, they’re required to complete a return-to-duty program with a DOT qualified SAP.
Employers must provide their employees with a list of SAPs. However, the DOT employer may not regularly update or check the list to ensure that the SAPs listed are up to date on their DOT qualifications. This lapse poses a problem because SAPs must keep their qualifications current, including completing 12 hours of continuing education every three years. If not, a SAP is no longer DOT qualified.
What if an employee completes their entire return-to-duty process with a SAP whose DOT-qualifications lapsed? In that case, the work isn’t recognized, and the employee must repeat the entire program. Consequently, the employee repeats the program losing more time before getting back to work.
SRS Helps You Find a DOT Qualified SAP
DOT safety-sensitive employees, such as truck drivers, can eliminate the risk of working with the wrong SAP by partnering with SAP Referral Services (SRS). By partnering with us employees receive a guarantee that the SAP is fully DOT-qualified at the time of initial contact. Plus, SRS provides access to providers in over 3,000 locations nationwide so drivers work with a SAP in a location convenient to them
Additionally, individuals can sign up online with just two steps for our FastTrack Enrollment. Enrollment includes:
- Two Face-to-face substance abuse evaluations with a DOT qualified SAP
- Recommendations for education or treatment (as per the requirement of the DOT)
- Two SAP reports (initial and follow-up)
- Recommendations for submitting to a return-to-duty test
SRS has helped over 25,000 DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees navigate their return-to-duty process. Contact us today and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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.