| The Department Of Transportation (DOT) has issued | | | | • Explanation of what constitutes the refusal |
| new rules for drug and alcohol testing, for all the | | | | to submit the drug or alcohol testing. |
| transportation employers and safety-sensitive | | | | • The consequences for drivers found to be |
| transportation employees. This new regulation was | | | | dishonored the rules of prohibition of alcohol or other |
| designed to prevent accidents and property damage | | | | substances. This includes, immediate removal of driver |
| that are caused by the misuse of drug and alcohol by | | | | safety-sensitive functions. |
| the drivers. DOT has provided certain rules on how to | | | | • The information about the affects of drugs, |
| conduct these tests, what is the process of testing | | | | alcohol, or any such substances on the health and |
| and who to conduct these tests. These rules cover | | | | work of the people. |
| the employees of State and Local government who | | | | Drugs That DOT Test |
| are required to have a Commercial driving License | | | | As specified by the DOT, the companies should test |
| (CDL). | | | | for alcohol and the following five drugs: |
| Education and Training of Drug Testing | | | | • Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates, Amphetamines |
| Every company has to provide the educational | | | | and Phencyclidine (PCP). |
| materials for their drivers, which explains the | | | | Different Tests That DOT Require |
| requirements and policies for testing drug and alcohol | | | | According to the rules of DOT, drivers have to |
| ingestion regulations. According to the Sec.382.601 (b), | | | | perform the following drug and alcohol tests: |
| the educational materials should include the following | | | | Pre-Employment Testing, Reasonable Suspicion |
| discussions. | | | | Testing, Post-Accident Testing and Random Testing. |
| • Personal identity of the drivers designated | | | | Apart from these four tests, the "Return-to-duty" and |
| by the employer to answer the questions regarding | | | | "Follow-up tests" are linked to the employer's |
| the material. | | | | consequences policy, which are to be performed |
| • Requirements of the drivers, subject to the | | | | under the DOT rule. |
| misuse of alcohol and controlled substance | | | | This information makes you aware about the DOT |
| requirements. | | | | drug and alcohol tests and educational measures that |
| • Explanation of safety-sensitive function to | | | | every company provides for their employees. |
| understand the period of workday that is required for | | | | is an online store offering Drug Test and drug |
| the drivers to be in compliance. | | | | screening products in several formats including blood, |
| • Specific information regarding the conduct | | | | urine and oral drug test kits. offers FDA-approved |
| of the driver that is prohibited. | | | | urine drug testing kits as well as DOT-approved |
| • The circumstances under which the driver | | | | alcohol testing products. Some of the popular products |
| will be tested for drug, alcohol or any other substances. | | | | are and Marijuana Drug Test, Breathalyzer and Saliva |
| • The test procedure of DOT conducted for | | | | Drug Test Products. A professionally management |
| the presence of drug or alcohol substances. | | | | company that is a responsible and socially aware |
| • The list of requirements for submitting the | | | | company with a mission to make ours a healthier and |
| alcohol or drug tests by the driver. | | | | better society. |