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How to find a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) after a violation.
How to find a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) after a violation: Finding an appropriate Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is one of the most crucial activities to facilitate your return to duty after you have violated a DOT drug or alcohol test. In addition, the substance abuse professional is highly instrumental in evaluating your circumstances, taking…
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How to address a dilute result on a DOT drug test
How to address a dilute result on a DOT drug test : Under the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test results, a “dilute” result shows compliance questions for both the driver and the employer. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) guidelines, a dilute specimen means the urine sample contains a higher amount…
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How to contest or appeal a verified positive drug test result
How to contest or appeal a verified positive drug test result: The verified positive drug test result is an event that might entail serious professional and legal repercussions, especially in the Department of Transportation (DOT)-regulated industries. However, contesting and appealing against such results are rights afforded to drivers and employees through a set process, which…
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How to contact a Medical Review Officer (MRO) and what information to provide them
How to contact a Medical Review Officer (MRO) and what information to provide them : Department of Transport drug and alcohol testing compliance appears incomplete without the establishment of proper ways of communicating to a Medical Review Officer (MRO) on the part of both employers and drivers. The MRO acts as the main link between…
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How to legally manage a prescription medication that may trigger a positive result
How to legally manage a prescription medication that may trigger a positive result: Managing legally prescribed drugs often involves a sensitive balancing act among commercial drivers and safety-sensitive workers when it comes to DOT drug testing and drug screening in the workplace. Legally prescribed drugs may just be the ones that lead to false positives…
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How to handle a refusal to test designation and its consequences
How to handle a refusal to test designation and its consequences: The refusal to test designation under DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations is serious for the career and legal situations of the commercial driver. The Department of Transportation considers a refusal a positive drug test result, which means that the driver would be immediately…
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How to respond to a notification for a random drug test while on the road.
How to respond to a notification for a random drug test while on the road : For CDL drivers and truck drivers, adherence to the DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations cannot be compromised. Random drug tests provide an assurance of safety on the road and reduction of substance abuse behind the wheel. But what…
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How to understand the DOT’s policy on CBD and its legality for truck drivers.
How to understand the DOT’s policy on CBD and its legality for truck drivers: The increase in the popularity of CBD products raises concerns among truck drivers regarding their legality under the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. While CBD may be promoted as a hemp-derived non-psychoactive substance, it is still considered under the drug testing…