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DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedures
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The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug Test policy is based on the most primary motive of safety first. The DOT has made it its mission to ensure that safety, across all modes of transportation - on roads, rails, water, in the air, over land and underground, is their no.1 priority. And the cornerstone of this safety policy is to ensure that transportation providers across all modes employ only those operators who are 100 percent drug- and alcohol-free. The DOT regulations insist upon safety-conscious employees at all times and under all circumstances.
The DOT through its rules and regulations has worked hard to reduce the number of accidents and crashes directly related to drug and alcohol use.
The DOT rule, 49 CFR Part 40, describes all the required procedures for conducting workplace drug and alcohol testing for the federally regulated transportation industry. The 49 CFR Part 40 provides information on how drug and alcohol testing is conducted, who is authorized to participate in the drug and alcohol testing program, and what employees must do before they may return-to-duty following a drug and/or alcohol violation.
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Click here to find out the complete DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Rules 49 CFR Part 40
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What Employees Need To Know About DOT Alcohol & Drug Testing?
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Employee Handbook published by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to assist safety-sensitive employees subject to workplace drug & alcohol testing in understanding the requirements of 49 CFR Part 40 and certain DOT agency regulations. It addresses some key questions such as ' Who is subject to DOT testing?', 'What drugs does DOT test for?',' What conduct is prohibited by the regulations?' and many such relevant points.
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With strong emphasis on high safety standards the DOT has made drug free working environments its top most priority. In adherence to these rules & regulations all modes of the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) require a DOT drug test.
The DOT employs almost 60,000 people across the country, in the Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) and its operating administrations and bureaus, each with its own management and organizational structure.
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FMCSA
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) randomly drug tests truck drivers who operate vehicles that weigh over 26,000 and drug tests drivers of buses that have more than 16 passengers, including the driver.
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FAA
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) drug tests pilots, drug tests flight crew, drug tests mechanics as well as drug tests repair 145 FBO fixed base operators.
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PHMSA
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Office of Pipeline Safety Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) requires pre employment drug testing and random drug testing for pipeline construction workers. Alcohol testing and Drug Testing are done for-cause and after an accident.
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USCG
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The United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations require drug testing of seamen on merchant fleets and drug tests crew of passenger vessels.
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FTA
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requires that safety-sensitive employees must submit to drug and alcohol testing administered in accordance with Part 655. FTA requires each employer to establish a policy that defines its Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, and requires the entity's governing body to formally adopt the policy.
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FTA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
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FRA
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Drug and alcohol testing has been required by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for railroad industry employees since 1986. The general purpose of this program is to prevent accidents and casualties in railroad operations that result from impairment of employees by alcohol and/or drugs.
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U. S. Departrment of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing MIS Data Collection Form
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PUC
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The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) follows all the directives regarding drug and alcohol testing laid out by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Employees in Testing Designated Positions (TDPs) - Positions characterized as safety-sensitive responsibilities related to the mission of the Department or positions occupied by individuals requiring possession of a security clearance of confidential or higher are all subject to testing. Employees occupying TDPs are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post accident, return to duty and follow-up testing.
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FHWA
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) rules for drug and alcohol testing cover all persons required to have a commercial driver's license (CDL), which include vehicles over 26,000 pounds and vehicles carrying 16 or more persons including the driver. Some agencies (i.e., human services organizations) that are not FTA recipients may still be covered under FHWA rules.
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FHWA
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MARAD
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The Maritime Administration (MARAD) follows all the directives regarding drug and alcohol testing laid out by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Employees in Testing Designated Positions (TDPs) - Positions characterized as safety-sensitive responsibilities related to the mission of the Department or positions occupied by individuals requiring possession of a security clearance of confidential or higher are all subject to testing. Employees occupying TDPs are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post accident, return to duty and follow-up testing.
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MARAD
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RITA
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The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) follows all the directives regarding drug and alcohol testing laid out by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Employees in Testing Designated Positions (TDPs) - Positions characterized as safety-sensitive responsibilities related to the mission of the Department or positions occupied by individuals requiring possession of a security clearance of confidential or higher are all subject to testing. Employees occupying TDPs are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post accident, return to duty and follow-up testing.
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RITA
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SLSDC
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The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) follows all the directives regarding drug and alcohol testing laid out by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Employees in Testing Designated Positions (TDPs) - Positions characterized as safety-sensitive responsibilities related to the mission of the Department or positions occupied by individuals requiring possession of a security clearance of confidential or higher are all subject to testing. Employees occupying TDPs are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post accident, return to duty and follow-up testing.
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SLSDC
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STB
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The Surface Transportation Board (STB) follows all the directives regarding drug and alcohol testing laid out by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Employees in Testing Designated Positions (TDPs) - Positions characterized as safety-sensitive responsibilities related to the mission of the Department or positions occupied by individuals requiring possession of a security clearance of confidential or higher are all subject to testing. Employees occupying TDPs are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post accident, return to duty and follow-up testing.
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STB
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US DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing MIS Data Collection Form
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Employers subject to DOT or USCG drug and alcohol testing regulations must submit their annual drug and alcohol testing data as required by their respective DOT Agency or the USCG. When submitting their drug and alcohol testing data, employers are to use the Drug and Alcohol Testing MIS Data Collection Form and instructions.
- Most DOT Agencies and the USCG now permit (and prefer) you to submit the required drug and alcohol testing data via the internet.
- If you submit the data via the internet, you are not required to submit a hardcopy.
- It is recommended employers have a copy of their data available (either hard copy or in electronic format) in the event an auditor or inspector requests a copy.
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