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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing From First Advantage
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When dealing with drug and alcohol testing for Department of Transportation (DOT)
employees, there are many factors that must be taken in to account. For a complete list
of our Frequently Asked Questions, please download the attached document.
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First Advantage helps you navigate through these regulations to ease your
administrative burden. Employers covered by the DOT drug and alcohol testing
regulations MUST do all of the following:
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Have a DOT drug and alcohol policy in place which articulates the specific
requirements of 49 CFR Part 40.
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Train all supervisors of DOT covered employees to recognize potential drug abuse
and alcohol misuse
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Provide information to all DOT employees on the hazards of substance abuse
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Only use specimen collectors and alcohol testing providers who have received
training in the proper collection of DOT specimens
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Use drug testing laboratories certified by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Use a Medical Review Officer (MRO) certified by a DOT recognized certifying body
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Conduct random drug and alcohol testing pursuant to DOT requirements
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Conduct post-accident drug and alcohol testing if the accident meets the DOT’s
“reportable accident” definition
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Refer job applicants and employees to a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) if their
drug or alcohol test comes back positive
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