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Yes indeed. The drug and alcohol testing regulations address and apply to motor carriers of all sizes equally, whether there is only one driver or many drivers. [49 CFR Part 382].
If the driver has been selected for a Random test, and you do not want to wait for him or her to return to your area so that he or she can get a CCF, we can still get the testing completed. For most tests, you can order the test electronically via drugtest.inoutlabs.com. See [...]
The non-federally regulated safety-sensitive employees can be in a drug testing program but not the same random testing pool as your regulated employees. And they must be tested using different testing CCFs and test panels. A non-DOT drug testing program is run substantially the same, but there are important differences.
What is a DER? What are a DER's responsibilities? (TL;DR – DER Training Course) The term DER comes from the government. The US Department of Transportation (49 CFR Part 40) defines Designated Employer Representative as follows: Designated employer representative (DER). An employee authorized by the employer to take immediate action(s) to remove employees from safety‐sensitive [...]
There are many reasons to put your drug-free workplace policy in writing. Here are some substance abuse policy considerations: A written policy may be required by regulations, a state drug-free workplace program, by certain contracts or by your organization’s insurance carrier(s). A written policy provides a record of your organization’s efforts to provide a safe, [...]
The Return To Duty Process and the SAP If a DOT-regulated employee fails or refuses a drug or alcohol test, s/he must complete the Return-To-Duty (RTD) process in order to return to safety-sensitive work. Many employers with non-regulated employees follow a similar procedure, but under DOT it’s non-negotiable. The main question we get is whether [...]
If you are a seasonal employer of CDL drivers, you need to understand this overlooked and misunderstood DOT requirement. DOT-regulated employees who are not in a drug testing pool for more than 30 days must pass a pre-employment drug test when they are re-hired. Even if your seasonal employees are not DOT-regulated, this is good [...]
Many employers wonder whether they are covered under the U.S. Department of Transportation or DOT drug & alcohol testing regulations. Here is a primer regarding the different modes that fall under DOT. All are covered under 49 CFR Part 40, and each mode has its own set of regulations: 1) Aviation (FAA): If you're employed [...]
If you want to know what is supervisor training, you should know that it is also known as Reasonable Suspicion Training and it’s required of DOT employers. Supervisor training educates supervisors about workplace drug testing policies and informs supervisors their responsibilities when it comes to enforcing those policies. Supervisor training must be effective and have [...]
If you want to find out more about what are the consequences of a refusal to test, the following is summarized from DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.191 As an employee, you have refused to take a drug or alcohol test if you: Fail to appear for any test (except a pre-employment test) [...]
