If the driver has been selected for a driver drug testing Random test, and you do not want to wait for him or her to return to your area to get a CCF, we can still complete the driver drug testing. For most tests, you can order the test electronically via drugtest.inoutlabs.com. See How [...]
Federal and Non-Federal CCFs look similar at first glance. A Federal Form, used for all DOT testing, displays “Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form” at the top. A Non-Federal Form shows “Forensic Custody and Control Form.” The laboratory's name (Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, Alere, CRL, MedTox, etc.) appears in the upper right corner. Here [...]
A Custody and Control Form, often called a CCF, documents the chain of custody for a specimen. This form exists in both paper and electronic formats (eCCF). The paper version consists of five parts form, each serving a specific purpose. The first page is the Lab Copy, which goes to the laboratory for testing. [...]
Yes indeed. The drug and alcohol testing regulations apply equally to all motor carriers, regardless of their size. Whether a company operates with a single driver or manages a large fleet, it must comply with the same DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements. These regulations ensure safety on the roads by maintaining a consistent [...]
The regulations require that every driver receive a policy meeting specific requirements. The regulations also require that employers obtain a receipt signed by the driver to verify that he has received the drug and alcohol program requirements. These rules apply to all employers, even owner-operators. [49 CFR Part 382.601]. Here at InOut Labs, we [...]
You must enroll in a DOT FMCSA drug and alcohol testing consortium. You also need a negative pre-employment drug test. Companies with multiple drivers must provide supervisor training. If you are the sole driver, this requirement does not apply. Owner-Operators must register in the FMCSA Clearinghouse and select a C/TPA. If you fail or [...]
If he’s a regulated employer, no. A regulated employee (e.g. driver, under FMCSA) must complete the Return-to-Duty process. If he wants to return to work as a driver, he must contact a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and complete the Return-to-Duty process — even if he is not hired or is terminated. Your company’s drug [...]
Is it possible to mask a positive urine test result? Labs conduct specimen validity testing to detect adulterants and ensure accurate results. They check for substances that may interfere with the test and verify sample integrity. With hair and oral fluid testing, adulteration is much more difficult than with urine. These methods reduce the [...]
Yep. It happens. We catch a lot of them, but some inevitably slip though. Remember that your drug testing program is mostly about deterrence. We get a fair number of positives, but there would be a lot more drug use if there were no testing at all. A number of safeguards in the collection [...]
If you are wondering what employees need to take to the testing center, they must have a government-issued photo ID. A driver’s license is an acceptable form of identification. If an employee or candidate does not bring an acceptable photo ID, the employer’s Designated Employer Representative (DER) can verify their identity over the phone. [...]
