FAQs About DOT Drug Testing Compliance. National Drug Screening

What are some key items to be aware of in a DOT FMCSA audit of a drug testing program?

There are four items many trucking companies miss on their DOT audits or new entrant safety reviews. National Drug Screening can assist with compliance on these items. Written Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy – FMCSA regulation Part 382 specifically requires that employers have a written policy that is distributed

November 11, 2020

Who determines whether an accident qualifies for a DOT post accident drug or alcohol test?

The supervisor at the scene of the accident/event should know the testing criteria and make a good faith effort decision to test or not test based on the information available at the time. The supervisor may consult with others, but the supervisor is the person who has to make

July 6, 2020

What is the DOT panel for drug testing?

Effective 01/01/2018 there is a new DOT 5 panel drug test. As specified in DOT regulations 49 CFR part 40 with the Cut Off levels listed in DOT regulations 49 CFR part 40; the following substances will be tested for: Marijuana metabolites Cocaine metabolites Phencyclidine Opioids – codeine, heroin,

July 6, 2020

What is the DOT five panel test?

As specified in DOT regulations 49 CFR part 40, Section 40.87; the following substances will be tested for: (subject to change if the regulation changes. Since January 1st, 2018 DOT has required confirmation testing for 14 drugs under a 5‑panel test. Broken out, here is what DOT drug testing

July 6, 2020

What is Consortium DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing?

An employer who employs only himself/herself as a driver shall implement a random alcohol and controlled substances testing program of two or more covered employees in the random testing selection pool. This is typically managed by a third-party administrator (TPA). Companies with more than 1 covered employees can also

July 6, 2020

What is a shy bladder in DOT drug testing?

Shy Bladder in DOT Drug Testing …. SHY BLADDER – INABILITY TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE URINE SPECIMEN FOR A DRUG TEST US DOT has provided specific procedures for dealing with applicants or employees who present for a DOT urine test, but are unable to provide an adequate urine specimen.

July 6, 2020

What is a refusal to take a DOT drug test, and what are the consequences?

§ 40.191 What is a refusal to take a DOT drug test, and what are the consequences? (a) As an employee, you have refused to take a drug test if you: (1) Fail to appear for any test (except a pre-employment test) within a reasonable time, as determined by the employer,

July 6, 2020

What is a refusal to take a DOT alcohol test, and what are the consequences?

§ 40.261 What is a refusal to take an alcohol test, and what are the consequences? (a) As an employee, you are considered to have refused to take an alcohol test if you: (1) Fail to appear for any test (except a pre-employment test) within a reasonable time, as determined by

July 6, 2020

What is a DOT 40.25 Background Check?

Previous Employer Records Request (§40.25) All US DOT-regulated employers must make a good faith effort to obtain drug and alcohol testing records from other DOT-regulated employers, for all applicants seeking safety-sensitive positions. As the employer, you must: Obtain the applicant’s written consent for release of information. Submit the applicant’s

July 6, 2020

What is a DER or Designated Employer Representative?

The DER is a term used in DOT drug and alcohol testing programs and recently also becoming popular for non-DOT drug and alcohol testing programs. The DER or primary contact person is the employer representative for the drug and alcohol testing program. It doesn’t matter the title of the

July 6, 2020

What is a Consortia/Third Party Administrator C/TPA

The term Consortia/Third Party Administrator was coined by DOT with the rewrite of 49 CFR Part 40 back in 2001. C/TPA’s providing DOT drug & alcohol testing services should be intimately familiar with program 49 CFR Part 40, read it over and read it over again. Refer back to

July 6, 2020

What if the driver of the passenger vehicle in the above situation is only moderately injured and receives immediate treatment away from the scene of the accident?

Your driver would require a drug and alcohol test ONLY if he/she received a citation for a moving traffic violation which is unlikely since he/she was stopped at a stop sign.

July 6, 2020

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