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Substance Abuse Professional – DOT

As an employee of the Department of Transportation (DOT),  drug and alcohol testing should not come back positive.  Therefore, the result is an evaluation with a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). For additional information, click the link: www.saplist.com/find-a-sap/

Drug & Alcohol Testing Program (DATP) –  The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates all persons who possess a commercial driver’s license (CDL). DOT requires all driver’s to follow alcohol and drug testing rules. As a result, the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is required to conduct a thorough face-to-face assessment. The SAP, also recommends a requires a successful plan of treatment and/or education. As well is responsible for drug and/or alcohol testing and monitoring. 
For additional information, click the link: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/drug-alcohol-testing-program

The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation. Therefore, they make recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare. For additional information, click the link:  https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/drug-alcohol-testing/substance-abuse-professionals

 DOT – Return-To-Duty-Process (RTDP) is started before you are considering a return work to a DOT safety-sensitive position.  DOT requires successful completion of all recommendations. In the DOT, the return-to-duty process, and any positive drug screens, you will be subjected to unannounced “Follow-Up” testing.  The employee wil participate in standardized testing. This will occur for at least 6 times during the first 12 months of active service. Testing can take up to 60 months (as prescribed by the SAP). For additional information, click the link: www.saplist.com/knowledge-center/faqs-for-employees/return-to-duty-process.

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