Category: Drug Testing
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What substances are included in a DOT drug panel?
Understanding the DOT-5 panel drug screening process for CDL drivers What substances are included in a DOT drug panel? : DOT has maintained strict compliance with any commercial driver that falls under FMCSA. The DOT panel drug test, in a nutshell, screens for certain substances deemed safe for a driver to operate a commercial motor
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What types of drug tests are required by the DOT?
What types of drug tests are required by the DOT? : The Department of Transportation (DOT) upholds strict drug and alcohol testing criteria to protect the safety of the roads and to keep Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders in compliance. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires all employers and drivers under DOT authority
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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 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 complete a post-accident drug test under the required time frame.
Accidents involving commercial motor vehicles are seriously penalized under FMCSA laws. The initiation and completion of drug and alcohol testing under the DOT regime after accidents are essential for safety and compliance. Employers, CDL drivers, and owner-operators should know their responsibilities to maintain compliance with DOT regulations and avoid penalties. Post-accident drug and alcohol testing
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How to determine if I am subject to FMCSA drug testing requirements
Having knowledge of FMCSA drug testing for truck drivers requirement in the trucking or transport industry is critical for compliance and for the safeguarding of your commercial driver’s license (CDL). The FMCSA has specific rules for drivers that operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) under regulations set forth by the DOT (Department of Transportation). In order