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Drug and Alcohol Testing

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DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.40

Subpart D—Collection Sites, Forms, Equipment and Supplies Used in DOT Urine and Oral Fluid Collections § 40.40 What form is used to document a DOT collection?

(a) The Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF) must be used to document every collection required by the DOT drug...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.36

Subpart C - Specimen Collection Personnel

§ 40.36 What information about the DER must employers provide to collectors?

As an employer, you must provide to collectors the name and telephone number of the appropriate DER (and C/TPA, where applicable) to contact about any problems or...

'Back to Basics' for Urine Collectors

As a collector for DOT- regulated urine drug tests, you have an important and vital role.  Doing your job correctly means 'Do it Right the First Time and Every Time'. 

Don’t fall into the trap of developing bad habits or cutting corners because you do collections day-after-...

'Back to Basics' for Service Agents

The Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC) is introducing a short series of reminders called “Back to Basics” for service agents (e.g., collectors, Medical Review Officers, etc).  Doing it right is important for protecting the safety of the traveling public, protecting the...

Part 40 - DOT Policies Notice

DOT Drug Testing: Employer DOT Policies – the Part 40 Changes

On May 2, 2023, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule in the Federal Register (88 FR 27596). This final rule, among other items, amends the DOT’s regulated industry drug testing program to include...

Part 40 Final Rule - DOT Summary of Changes

On May 02, 2023, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule in the Federal Register (88 FR 27596). This final rule, among other items, amends the DOT’s regulated industry drug testing program to include oral fluid testing.

When is the final rule effective?

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Notice: Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF)

On May 2, 2023, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule in the Federal Register (88 FR 27596). This final rule, among other items, amends the DOT’s regulated industry drug testing program to include oral fluid testing.

When is the final rule effective?

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MIS Roll-up Data Elements Explained

Quick Links:  Drug Testing Data  Alcohol Testing Data

Drug Testing Data

This section summarizes the drug testing results for all covered employees to include applicants). The table in this section requires drug test data by test type and by result. The...