DOT Drug Testing

Central Drug Testing is dedicated to DOT Compliance, offering comprehensive services for employers and owner-operators.

Our range of services includes DOT Consortiums, DOT Policies, and DOT Drug Testing

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Anyone designated in Department of Transportations (DOT) regulations as a safety-sensitive employee, such as airplane pilots, boat captains, truck drivers, and flight attendants, must undergo drug and alcohol testing. DOT drug testing is mandatory before hiring and on a random basis during employment. DOT agencies require random testing for drugs and alcohol. In addition to pre-employment and random drug screening, a DOT drug test may be necessary for reasonable suspicion, post-accident, returning to duty after an absence, or follow-up purposes.

Who qualifies as a DOT Covered Employee with Central Drug Testing?

The Six Main DOT Industries that Require Drug and Alcohol Testing Discover the six main job industry categories under the Department of Transportation regulations, requiring safety-sensitive employees to undergo DOT drug and alcohol testing. These industries, known as DOT agencies or modes of transportation, include:

1. FAA – The aviation industry

2. FMCSA – Commercial Motor Carriers

3. USCG – United States Coast Guard

4. PHMSA – Pipeline industry

5. FRA – Railroad industry

6. FTA – Transit industry

Central Drug Testing provides DOT drug testing and services nationwide, ensuring DOT compliance for Employees of FAA-regulated employers, owner-operator truck drivers, private fleets, for-hire carriers, and small trucking and bus companies.

Order a Test with Central Drug Testing for fast and reliable DOT drug testing. Choose from a one-time test or enroll in a consortium program.

For DOT drug testing that ensures compliance, contact Central Drug Testing. Our nationwide drug and alcohol testing centers provide convenient and reliable services. We also offer onsite or mobile DOT drug and alcohol testing, bringing our services to your location for enhanced efficiency.

What Does a DOT Drug Test Consist Of?

The test is a standard urine screen. The components of a standard 5-panel DOT urine drug test used for safety-sensitive employee screenings. The test includes screening for marijuana (THC), cocaine, PCP (Phencyclidine), amphetamines (Methamphetamine and MDMA), and opiates (Morphine, Codeine, and Heroin). All non-negative drug screens undergo further confirmatory testing.

Employees driving commercial motor vehicles are restricted from using habit-forming drugs, amphetamines, or narcotics, even when prescribed. Exceptions may apply with sufficient documentation and reason from a licensed medical practitioner.

What happens if I refuse a DOT test?

Applicants who refuse a DOT drug test or test positive won't be hired. Existing safety-sensitive employees with positive results or refusal won't be allowed to return to work and perform safety-sensitive duties.

What is a DOT Owner-Operator Consortium Program?

If you own and operate your own truck, you must comply w the testing requirements of the DOT and send in yearly reports. In order to comply with the testing, owner/operators need to belong to a group of Owner-operators who are “pooled together” for testing Central Drug Testing offers DOT consortium programs for owner-operators nationwide. Our packages cover pre-employment drug testing, enrollment into a random testing consortium, MRO-certified testing results, and driver education.

Explore Central Drug Testing's competitive owner-operator consortium programs online or call 260-203-0643 for personalized assistance.

What is DOT Post Accident Testing?

DOT post-accident testing is required when an accident involves a covered employee and meets specific DOT agency criteria. Covered employees are defined by each agency, and DOT drug and alcohol testing should only be performed on DOT-covered employees.

Contact Central Drug Testing for DOT-compliant drug testing services.

We handle all aspects of DOT drug testing, ensuring 100% compliance. Call us at 260-203-0643 for expert guidance on the required testing for compliance.