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FAQs

The world of drug and alcohol testing and DOT Compliance can be confusing and intimidating. We hope you'll find the information here helpful. If you have further questions, please feel free to call your nearest location.

Questions:

  1. Q: How do I know if my company is required to test for the Federal Department of Transportation?
  2. Q: Does my company have a choice of drugs to test?
  3. Q: If my company is not DOT regulated, can I still have a drug testing program?
  4. Q: What are the employer’s responsibilities?

Answers:

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1. How do I know if my company is required to test for the Federal Department of Transportation?
The regulation is written and interpreted by ODAPC and the DOT Office of General Counsel (OGC): Code of Federal Regulation 40.5
Department of Transportation Agencies you may refer to a specific web site : Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration, Pipeline Hazardous Safety Administration, Coast Guard.
Each administration has a section for Drug and Alcohol Testing “Applicability” with “Safety Sensitive Duties” defined for that particular administration.
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2. Does my company have a choice of drugs to test?
Only the standard 5 panel test for DOT testing is allowed: Amphetamines, Cocaine, Marijuana, Opiates, Phencyclidine.
If your company is not DOT regulated, there are additional drug panels for consideration to test. Check with your state for testing compliance. CFR 40.13
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3. If my company is not DOT regulated, can I still have a drug testing program?
A drug and alcohol testing policy may be implemented under your company authority whether you are DOT regulated or not. Check with your state regulations that might affect your requirements. CFR Part 40.13
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4. What are the employer’s responsibilities?
Learn what DOT compliance requirements to meet: CFR Part 40.29
Record keeping and documentation are required to be kept in confidential files.