During a DOT collection, ultimately who is responsible for correctly denoting the type of testing to take place?

Where in the regulations can I find the instructions for a DOT collection under Direct Observation where the donor must use self catheterization procedures?

During a DOT collection, ultimately who is responsible for correctly denoting the type of testing to take place?

My company received a random notice for one of my drivers whom we have laid off due to the economy, but we have plans for him to return if work picks up. What should we do?

Our Company is interested in safety training but purchasing tapes/CD's is almost too costly many times. What can we do?

How has the new DOT increased drug panel screening affected positivity rates?

Have a BIT & Carrier Inspection and You Need Your MIS Report?

My company received a random notice for one of my drivers whom we have laid off due to the economy, but we have plans for him to return if work picks up. What should we do?

What does an MRO do when a drug test result is invalid due to “color discrepancy”?

Can a collector print his/her first name and the first letter of his/her last name only and sign only the first name and first initial of the last name on the CCF to preserve anonymity?

Having Trouble Getting Your Drug Test Results?

Can an employer wishing to conduct pre-employment alcohol testing, do so?

Will my drug testing program with AADT be compliant in other states and in interstate work? What if I move to another state?

If I enrolled in June, does my enrollment expire next year in June?'

Can you direct me to the procedures for a torn seal during a DOT Urine collection?

Our company’s HR representative interviewed an individual for a DOT commercial driving position and sent them for a DOT pre-employment drug test. Once we received the Negative test result, we contacted the individual and told them they had the job. The individual decided that they did not want to take the job after all and is now requesting the results of the drug test to be sent to them. Since we paid for the testing, do we have to give them this information?

I am an owner-operator and AADT client who recently renewed my random testing program for 2009 on February 3rd. I received my renewal packet with my company profile, certificate of enrollment, letter with informational updates, collection site list and a cover letter regarding pre-employment testing requirements with a portion highlighted and the client passport (Form 111) attached pre-filled with my information for a pre-employment drug test. I’ve been in my own random drug and alcohol testing program at AADT for years, I have tested when required and have never tested positive; so why would I need to pre-employment drug test?

The Use of the SS# or Employer ID# for Testing Purposes

Question - Our trucking company has its company drivers enrolled in AADT’s random drug and alcohol testing program. When we receive the random notification and clinic passport, it only lists the last 4 digits of our driver’s social security number, but when the driver goes in to the collection site the collector always asks for the full social security number. Do they have to give that information to the collector?

We had an employee test positive for cocaine, but he swears that it must have been a mistake. He was contacted by the Medical Review Officer (MRO) and told that he can request to have the split specimen tested and the cost would be $125. ... (read more)

I’m the DER (Designated Employer Rep.) for a trucking company and we are enrolled with a drug consortium. We received a random notification for one of our DOT company drivers. When I instructed them to go test, the driver told me they had used drugs at home, so he was probably going to come up positive. I told him to go anyway, which he did, but when we received the test result it was negative. So what do we do now?

As an employer with DOT drivers, can I request that our drivers disclose specific prescription information if they are on a medication that could affect their driving ability? I believe we can have this written in our company drug policy, but is there anywhere in the DOT regulations that states whether a driver must disclose prescription information to the employer?

I’m an owner-operator and due for my CHP BIT inspection. The CHP inspector stated they also wanted to review my controlled substance and alcohol testing or CSAT program. I have been enrolled in a random drug and alcohol testing program for years, but have not been chosen for a random drug or alcohol test since my last inspection 2 years ago, so should I go test?

Can a collector mark through pre-printed employer, MRO, collection site, and/or laboratory information on the Chain-of-Custody Form (CCF) if that information is not accurate for a particular collection?

One of our company employee drivers recently returned to work after being out of the country for the past two months. Since he had been out of our random drug and alcohol program for more than 30-days, we sent him to pre-employment as required by DOT, before we would put him back to driving the truck. ... (read more)

Do student truck drivers have to be involved in drug testing (including a random pool) for the time at which they are in school?

In a pre-employment situation, either DOT or non-DOT, is the employee ever allowed to leave the collection site if they cannot provide a sample?

My son has been enrolled in your DOT random testing program through my company as a driver. He recently bought his own truck, but I don’t see why he can’t just stay in my company random testing program. It sounds to me like you are just trying to get more money!

If a DOT regulated truck driver flushes the toilet during the collection process, is this considered an attempt to adulterate the specimen which would require an observed re-collection?

When I get a notice for my DOT regulated drivers (employees and leased owner-operators) that they have been chosen for a Random urine test, can I also have them do a breath alcohol test at the same time?

I have an employee that is currently going through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for testing positive on a random drug test earlier this year. He is halfway through the program with his follow up drug testing requirements. Does the new ruling regarding the direct observation for follow-up testing pertain to him since he had tested positive prior to the ruling and has already completed a portion of the follow-up testing requirement outlined in his EAP?

I haven’t had much work this year so, I have put my truck in non-op status with the DMV and cancelled my truck insurance. Do I need to keep my AADT account active for DOT random drug and alcohol testing program so I don’t loose my Commercial Drivers License (CDL) ?

We have a driver that was contacted by the AADT MRO and told that they had a positive drug test result. The MRO gave them the option to have the split specimen tested. We are confused about who is responsible for paying for the split specimen?

We have a commercial driver that was citied by law enforcement earlier this year for having a marijuana bud on the floor of his personal car. He was not cited for under the influence, but possession of an illegal substance. Our company insurance policy is coming up for renewal and the insurance carrier is requesting that we have the driver drug tested before they will include him on our renewed policy. Can I legally have him tested?

I received an “Unsatisfactory Rating” on my compliance review during my past bi-annual inspection. I’m an owner-operator motor carrier with my own CA/MCP and I own and operate my own tractor and a bottom dump trailer. Recently I was involved in a fatal accident ...

Do the five days within which an employee is given to obtain a medical evaluation after providing an insufficient amount of urine or breath include holidays and weekends?

I had a surprise administration review of my Drug & Alcohol (D&A) testing records by a CHP Motor Carrier Specialist. He asked to see my MIS report for 2006, but I could not find it. Is this something that I need from C-DATA or can I do it on my own?

Our Company received a random notice for one of our drivers, but when they were given notice to go test the driver told the Supervisor, “It will just be a waste of time because I already know I will test dirty”. So now what are we required to do as the employer?

I sent a potential driver for a DOT pre-employment drug screen, usually I receive the test results by email the next day, but this time I did not, so I called LabCorp, which referred me to ChoicePoint. I told them the name of my company and they could not find it in their system, so they asked me my lab account number. I did not know what they were referring to so after over 20 minutes of trying to get it straightened out I finally called C-DATA. Why weren’t they able to help me in a timely manner?

May a reasonable suspicion alcohol test be based upon any information or observations of alcohol use or possession, other than a supervisor’s actual knowledge?

Why does §382.307(b) allow an employer to use indictors of chronic and withdrawal effects of controlled substances reasonable suspicion test, but does not allow similar effects of alcohol use to be used for an alcohol reasonable suspicion test?

We had a driver test positive on a DOT random drug test in 2004. He recently applied for a driver position but had not completed the SAP evaluation and RTD process. We instructed him to meet with a SAP (Substance Abuse Professional) and the SAP told him he did not have to complete the process since it was over 2 years and the employer is only suppose to go back 2 years. When I explained to him that was not correct he told me to show him where in the “Regulations” that was written?

I received a test result from the MRO (Medical Review Officer) that states: Negative – Dilute Re-Collection Direct Observation Required. I have received test results with negative dilute before so why does this one state an observed re-collection required?

I sent a new driver for a pre-employment drug test and got a negative test result, but work slowed down so I did not start him driving yet. Once work picks up do I need to have him pre-employment test again before I let him start driving?

I was at a collection site for a drug test the other day, when I handed the specimen to the collector and she
accidentally spilled some of the specimen content out of the container. There was no longer enough specimen
to send in for testing. The collector was not sure what to do in this situation. Should they have started the shy
bladder process, or should they have just started the collection process over again?

On a direct observation, and the collector is not of the same gender, does the replacing witness for the collection have to be an employee of the collection site? and can the hospital janitor be the witness if the person is the same gender?

Is it legal for a collection facility to require DOT donors (drivers) to wear examination gowns during a collection?

If I have a driver that has been selected for a random, but he is out on vacation, do I pick another driver as an alternate in his place.

Once the Collection Process is Initiated the Donor/Driver CANNOT Leave
the Collection Site until the Collection is Completed or it’s a REFUSAL!!

Specimen Temperature Out of Range Question:
I was notified by the collection site that my driver’s specimen was less than 90ºF It was a very cold day could that be the cause of it being too low?

Must a physician specifically advise that substances in a prescription will not adversely affect the driver’s ability to safely operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) or may a pharmacist’s advice or precautions printed on a container suffice for the advice?

I would like to know when does the collection process start?

My driver received another random notice in May when he had just been tested last November. I thought once he tested he did not have to test again for a year?

I received random notices for 2 of my drivers, one is on vacation and the other is working out of town. So what do I do?

I’m an owner-operator that was involved in an accident involving my commercial vehicle (truck), the driver of the other vehicle was critically injured, but there were no citations issued to me for a moving violation arising from the accident. Should the critically injured driver die what will be the requirement for me regarding testing?

Can an employer accept proof of supervisory training for a supervisor that was completed
while he or she was with another employer?

We received a call from the collection site that one of our DOT drivers had a confirmed Breath Alcohol Test (BAT) level of 0.02 and that someone needed to come and pick him up. What is the employer’s responsibility?

I am taking prescription medication. When I recently went for a drug test the collector would not write down the prescription information on the collection form, why?

Can an employer wishing to conduct pre employment alcohol testing, do so?

Can the employer himself or herself act as a Designated Employer Representative (DER), as opposed to appointing another employee to play this role?

Frequently Asked Questions Regard Substance Abuse Testing

Can an employer wishing to conduct pre-employment alcohol testing, do so?