What are the DOT requirements for drug testing?
The FMCSA has a minimum random drug-testing requirement of 50 percent of the average number of driver positions, and a minimum of 10 percent for random alcohol testing. In the event either of these percentages is changed by the FMCSA, the change will be published in the Federal Register.
Who falls under DOT drug testing?
Generally, all CDL drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles subject to the CDL requirements on public roads in the U.S. are performing safety-sensitive functions and are subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing (ยง382.103). This includes all full-time, part-time, intermittent, backup and international drivers.
What categories of employees are considered safety-sensitive by the DOT?
The DOT defines a safety-sensitive worker as someone who holds a job that can impact both their own safety and the safety of the public. Some of these safety-sensitive duties include operating a train or ferry, working on pipelines, working on a flight crew, or fixing an airplane.
What is DOT Part 40?
49 CFR Part 40, or Part 40 as we call it, is a DOT-wide regulation that states how to conduct testing and how to return employees to safety-sensitive duties after they violate a DOT drug and alcohol regulation. Part 40 applies to all DOT-required testing, regardless of mode of transportation.
What happens if you fail a dot Pre-employment drug test?
If you fail or refuse a pre-employment DOT drug test, it will hinder your ability to get a safety-sensitive job. You will have to complete the DOT Return to Duty (RTD) process with a qualified DOT Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) before applying for work.
How long is a dot Pre employment drug test good for?
The positive drug test remains in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse until you successfully complete the RTD process and the observed DOT follow-up testing. After that, the information stays in the Clearinghouse for five years. An employer may not access your DOT drug testing results without your consent.
How do you beat a positive DOT drug test?
The only way to return to a safety-sensitive position after a positive DOT drug test is to work with a qualified DOT SAP. This person will evaluate your circumstances and recommend treatment or education for you to complete.
How many ng/mL is Adderall?
Adderall is a 3:1 mixture of d- and l-enantiomers of amphetamine salts. Peak amphetamine concentrations ranged from 2645 to 5948 ng/mL. Samples containing > or = 500 ng/mL of amphetamine (the administrative cutoff for a positive result by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry) were seen up to 47:30 h post dose.
Is the dot required to have a drug testing program?
If you are a DOT-regulated company required to have a DOT-compliant drug and alcohol program in place, we can provide your business with complete testing and program services. We strictly adhere to DOT compliance standards in all of our testing.
Can a trucking company do a random drug test?
Owner-operators are not permitted to manage random testing themselves Both stand-alone random testing pools and consortium random testing pools are available for trucking companies, bus companies, for-hire carriers, and private fleets. Typically, companies with over 20 drivers will elect to have a stand-alone random drug testing program.
What can a US drug test center do for You?
US Drug Test Centers can assist employers regulated by any of the DOT agencies with compliant drug and alcohol testing programs. It’s important that you deal with an experienced and professional C/TPA for your drug testing needs. Ask your current vendor if they can help you in the event of an audit or program review.
How does dot compliance group help trucking companies?
DOT Compliance Group LLC is a Third Party Administrator (TPA) serving the trucking industry with services that help you maintain DOT compliance. We start by operating a random drug and alcohol testing pool that trucking companies may join for a low annual fee of only $199.