F.A.Q

Yes, we have live training in Tampa, Florida for DOT oral fluid collector training and this includes mock collections. Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025 | Time: 9am – 5pm This event is sponsored by USA Mobile Drug Testing – https://usamdt.com/ Online Registration is currently available: https://www.nationaldrugscreening.com/product/dot-oral-fluid-collector-training-live-event/

A DOT drug test is a drug test required by the Department of Transportation for safety-sensitive employees. This test screens for a variety of substances, including marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, opioids, and phencyclidine (PCP). Employees who fail a DOT drug test may face consequences such as suspension or termination from their job and particularly removal […]

In this situation you would contract with a TPA like National Drug Screening to enroll the driver into a random consortium for drug testing compliance. Here is a link to the program that would be most appropriate for you: https://www.nationaldrugscreening.com/product/fmcsa-complete-compliance-bundle-for-up-to-10-drivers/

A collection site has no reporting requirements in Clearinghouse, no need to register. A TPA might be providing services to an employer with their Clearinghouse requirements, in that case the TPA should register in the Clearinghouse.

This is a major change to the industry. We advise employers to start thinking about and discussing DOT oral fluid drug testing. Revise your DOT drug testing policies, first answer the questions below: Will you go to oral fluid drug testing 100% of the time or just in certain circumstances? Will you perform in-house collections? […]

Yes, we recommended Standing Orders for DOT Oral Fluid Drug Testing as follows: Use oral fluid: For any drug testing collection that requires direct observation Anytime a donor goes into a shy bladder process After a urine specimen shows a temperature out of range or appears to have been adulterated or substituted In remote areas […]

DOT FMCSA defines a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) where the employer and CDL driver are subject to DOT drug testing regulations. Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) means a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the vehicle: (1) Has gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more […]

Designated Employer Representative (DER) is a company employee who is responsible for the daily administration of the Company’s drug and alcohol testing program and who is responsible for removing an employee from the safety sensitive function in the event of a program violation. The DER receives all drug and alcohol test results and related information […]

A driver must first complete the process with the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). Only companies can set up and manage DOT testing. If you are an owner-operator (1 person, 1 truck); you need the services of a C/TPA. If you don’t have a current job once you finish the SAP program you will need to […]

You must first complete the process with the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). If you are an owner-operator (1 person, 1 truck); National Drug Screening can help you with this process; call 866-843-4545. If you are not employed or going to work for a company, review below: Only companies can set up and manage DOT testing. […]

The DOT regulation 49 CFR section 40.153, provides the requirement for an MRO to notify an employee of their right to a test of the split specimen for a non-negative laboratory confirmed result. Specifically, section 40.153(b) states, “You must inform the employee that he or she has 72 hours from the time you provide this […]

DOT drug testing programs are designed to ensure that employees in safety-sensitive positions are not under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on the job. These programs are required by the Department of Transportation for certain industries, such as aviation, trucking, and railroads. The testing process typically involves a urine or breath test, and […]

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For each of the five mock collections, the collector must check the expiration date of the device, show it to the employee, and record the date on the CCF used. The collector must ensure, when applying the labels, they do not cover the expiration dates. The five mock collections for each collection device must include […]

E-mail to fmcsadrugandalcohol@dot.gov Downgrade Requests: If you are emailing FMCSA with a request to downgrade a DOT non-negative drug test, please CAREFULLY review the information below and resubmit your request per the instructions.      When submitting your downgrade request make the subject of your email the following: DOT Downgrade Request for Driver Name. For example, if the […]

Training programs are not yet available for specimen collection for DOT oral fluid drug testing. Once labs are certified for DOT oral fluid testing and a specimen collection device identified, National Drug Screening will be offering oral fluid specimen collection training and the required proficiency demonstrations (Mock Collections). CONTACT US to be put on the […]

Once laboratories are certified, all DOT agencies and US Coast Guard will be authorized to utilize DOT oral fluid drug testing. These agencies include Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Read more about DOT Oral […]

Oral fluid collections are all non-gender specific direct observed. When DOT covered transgender and nonbinary gender individuals require a direct observation collection, these shall be conducted with oral fluid specimens. Read more about DOT Oral Fluid Drug Testing, Collections & Mocks.

Yes, separate training and qualification will be required by DOT for oral fluid specimen collections. This will include required proficiency demonstration (mock collections) on any approved oral fluid collection device to be used. Once labs are certified for this and a specimen collection device identified; National Drug Screening will be offering oral fluid specimen collection […]

Yes, employer representatives will be allowed to collect specimens for DOT oral fluid drug testing. These employer representatives will need training and qualification with proficiency demonstration (mock collections) before being authorized to collect for DOT oral fluid drug testing. See our recent blog post on DOT oral fluid drug testing for more information.

The final rule for DOT oral fluid drug testing takes effect June 1, 2023. No labs are currently certified for oral fluid drug testing so it will take a while before we actually see DOT oral fluid drug testing actually being used. This will more than likely be later 2023 or early 2024, there is […]

Yes, final rule published May 2, 2023, takes effect June 1, 2023. As of May 8, 2023, no labs are certified for oral fluid testing so although allowed not yet in operation. It will probably be not until later 2023 or early 2024, there is no way to predict more accurately. For updates and more […]

Each DOT agency maintains employee categories to designate covered or safety sensitive employees subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing. See the list of covered employee categories below:

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 to each driver. 362.601 – Employer obligation […]