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What is the MRO, and what is their role?
What is the MRO and what is their role?: The Medical Review Officer (MRO) is a key figure in the DOT drug and alcohol testing programs, offering fairness, reliability, and adherence to federally mandated standards. A licensed medical physician, the MRO reviews and assesses the results of drug tests conducted among safety-sensitive employees, including truck…
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What is a refusal to test?
What is a refusal to test? It is another term for failure by a commercial driver or employee to follow DOT-mandated drug and alcohol testing procedures. It shall be considered a refusal by the FMCSA regulations as the same action as testing positive for drug or alcohol use. There can be different forms of refusals,…
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How does oral fluid (saliva) testing work for DOT?
How does oral fluid (saliva) testing work for DOT?: The most recent among federally recognized drug testing procedures for DOT purposes is oral fluid testing, also known as saliva testing. The procedure was intended to make workplace drug testing of CDL drivers more practical, less invasive, and faster. Tests performed on oral fluid by DOT…
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Can my employer require a hair follicle test?
Can my employer require a hair follicle test?: Normally, the most common question concerning drug testing among many employees and job seekers is whether their employer can require a hair follicle test. The answer depends on a number of factors, which include the industry you work for, your job role, and regulations at either the…
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Is the DOT adding fentanyl to the panel?
Is the DOT adding fentanyl to the panel? At this hour, there is no official inclusion of fentanyl in the federally mandated testing panel by DOT. However, there is a proposal on the table to extend the panel to include further testing of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids in the near revision. The Substance Abuse…
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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 check your personal record in the FMCSA Clearinghouse for accuracy
How to check your personal record in the FMCSA Clearinghouse for accuracy: The FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, an online database, includes all violations by Class A Commercial Driver’s Licenses in DOT drug and alcohol testing. It provides compliance data reported by employers, enforcement agencies, and drivers. It is crucial for a CDL driver to…