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Drug and Alcohol Testing

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Oral Fluid Collectors

How Can I Become an Oral Fluid Collector For DOT Drug Testing?

Oral Fluid Specimen Collection Procedures Guidelines 

List of HHS certified oral fluid laboratories and oral fluid devices acceptable for DOT drug testing 

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Part 40 Final Rule - DOT Summary of Changes

On November 5, 2024, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule in the Federal Register (89 FR 87792).  This final rule amends the DOT’s regulated industry drug testing program primarily as it relates to oral fluid testing.

When is the final rule effective? The...

'Back to Basics' for Substance Abuse Professionals

As a SAP, remember the important role you play as “Gatekeeper” for DOT’s return-to-duty process.  You represent the major decision point (and in some cases, the only decision point) an employer may have in choosing whether or not to place an employee behind the steering wheel of a school...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Appendix G

Appendix G to Part 40—SAP Equivalency Requirements for Certification Organizations

Experience:  Minimum requirements are for three years of full-time supervised experience or 6,000 hours of supervised experience as an alcoholism and/or drug abuse counselor. The supervision must be...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Appendix I

Appendix I to Part 40—Alcohol Testing Form  

The following form is the alcohol testing form required for use in the DOT alcohol testing program beginning January 1, 2011. Employers are authorized to use the form effective February 25, 2010.

 

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DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Appendix J

Appendix J to Part 40 DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Management Information System (MIS) Data Collection Form

The following form is the MIS Data Collection form required for use to report calendar year MIS data.  The Instructions for this form are found at https://www....