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Anyone designated to perform duties defined by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, such as driving a large truck, working on pipelines, operating

The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates the safety standards for vehicle operators working in aviation, trucking, rail, public transit, interstate pipelines and other transportation industries.

Depending on the day-to-day activities of your employees, you may need to comply with DOT regulations regarding drug and/or alcohol testing and ensuring a drug-free

When an individual uses public transportation, they do so with the understanding that their journey is going to be a safe one. Making safety a

As an employer of DOT-mandated employees, you are aware of DOT drug and/or alcohol policies. Implemented to ensure the transportation industry remains drug-free and alcohol-free,

If you are a DOT mandated employee in Texas (or anywhere nationwide), performing safety-sensitive duties, you are responsible for ensuring a safe working environment for

Transportation industry employees who perform safety-sensitive operations must adhere to Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and guidelines in reference to drug and alcohol use and

So, you’ve failed a DOT drug or alcohol test — or you refused to take one. Now your livelihood as a truck driver is at

Drug and alcohol testing is a reality for all safety-sensitive DOT mandated employees. Beginning with pre-employment through periodic, random testing, the goal is to ensure