WHAT IS IT?

What is a DOT Test?  The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires Safety Sensitive position employees to undergo a urine drug test for Preemployment, Random, Post-Accident, Reasonable Suspicion, Return to Duty, and Follow-up testing for the following categories. 

• Truck Drivers
• School Bus Drivers
• Pilots
• Aircraft Maintenance Crews
• Pipeline Workers
• Subway Operators
• Maritime Employees
• Ship Captains
• Armed Transit Security Personnel
• And Others

Drugs that are tested for under a DOT test are:

• Cocaine
• Amphetamine
• Methamphetamine
• MDMA
• MDEA
• MDA
• Opioids/Morphine
• Heroin
• Codeine
• Phencyclidine

• A Breath Alcohol Test may be required in addition to a DOT Drug Test depending on the type test requested.

Employers have an employee that is hired as a Designated Employer Representative (DER).  The DER plays a key role in understanding the DOT regulations and ensures the company’s compliance with the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.