DOT RANDOM PROGRAM - MANDATORY
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), along with the Department of Transportation (DOT), requires that persons subject to the commercial driver’s license (CDL) requirements and their employers follow alcohol and drug testing rules. These rules include procedures for testing, frequency of tests, and substances tested for.
Who's Impacted?
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Anyone employing CDL drivers to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) on public roads
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CDL drivers who operate CMVs on public roads
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Interstate motor carriers
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Intrastate motor carriers
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Federal, State, and local governments
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While it is the responsibility of your company to provide you with information on drug and alcohol testing programs, it is still ultimately your responsibility to obey all rules and regulations in order to keep our roadways safe. Drivers of CMVs can learn about drug and alcohol rules, types of tests required and their rights, responsibilities and requirements here.
As a company, you have a responsibility to implement and conduct drug and alcohol testing programs. Learn about drug and alcohol rules and how they affect your business here.
*Companies who hire himself/herself as a driver must comply with requirements of 49 CFR Part 382 that apply to both companies and drivers.
Service agents that administer drug and alcohol tests can find general information and other resources here.
Guidance on Drug and Alcohol Supervisor Training
All persons designated to supervise drivers of commercial motor vehicles that require a commercial drivers license can find information and resources here on who is required to take Drug and Alcohol Supervisor Training.