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Negative return-to-duty test

['Drug and Alcohol Testing - DOT']
Negative return-to-duty test
  • After the DER receives the SAP report, drivers are eligible to pass a return-to-duty test.
  • A negative test allows the driver to return to performing a safety-sensitive function.

A negative return-to-duty test allows a driver to return to performing a safety-sensitive function after engaging in prohibited behavior under a Department of Transportation (DOT)-drug and alcohol rules. However, as noted earlier, this test cannot be performed until the designated employer representative (DER) receives the of substance abuse professional (SAP) report and the SAP enters the completed steps on the driver’s record in the CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

The return-to-duty alcohol and drug test requirements are summarized below:

  • Alcohol test. After engaging in prohibited conduct regarding alcohol misuse, the driver must undergo a return-to-duty alcohol test before performing a safety-sensitive function. The test result must indicate a breath alcohol concentration of less than 0.02.
  • Drug test. After engaging in prohibited conduct regarding drug use, the driver must undergo a return-to-duty drug test under direct observation before performing a safety-sensitive function. The test result must indicate a verified negative result for drug use.
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What regulations apply to DOT drug and alcohol testing?

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When is a DOT drug and alcohol testing program required?

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Are Canadian and Mexican-domiciled carriers operating in the U.S. subject to Part 382?

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What is a safety-sensitive function?

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What are the exceptions to Part 382?

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DOT drug and alcohol program management

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Key definitions

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What is the designated employer representative’s (DER’s) role?

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DER as contact person

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What service providers will a motor carrier need to manage its testing program?

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Auditing service providers

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Consortium/Third-party administrators

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On-site audits of collection sites

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Providing collectors with necessary information

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Medical review officers

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Steps in the MRO’s verification process

Negative return-to-duty test

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['Drug and Alcohol Testing - DOT']
Negative return-to-duty test
  • After the DER receives the SAP report, drivers are eligible to pass a return-to-duty test.
  • A negative test allows the driver to return to performing a safety-sensitive function.

A negative return-to-duty test allows a driver to return to performing a safety-sensitive function after engaging in prohibited behavior under a Department of Transportation (DOT)-drug and alcohol rules. However, as noted earlier, this test cannot be performed until the designated employer representative (DER) receives the of substance abuse professional (SAP) report and the SAP enters the completed steps on the driver’s record in the CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

The return-to-duty alcohol and drug test requirements are summarized below:

  • Alcohol test. After engaging in prohibited conduct regarding alcohol misuse, the driver must undergo a return-to-duty alcohol test before performing a safety-sensitive function. The test result must indicate a breath alcohol concentration of less than 0.02.
  • Drug test. After engaging in prohibited conduct regarding drug use, the driver must undergo a return-to-duty drug test under direct observation before performing a safety-sensitive function. The test result must indicate a verified negative result for drug use.

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