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Materials explaining how an employer implements the requirements of Part 382 and the employer's policies and procedures with respect to meeting the requirements, must be provided to each driver. These materials must be distributed prior to the start of alcohol and drug testing, and to each driver subsequently hired or transferred into a position requiring driving of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). All drivers must sign a receipt, certifying that they have received a copy of the materials.
This regulation applies to all people who operate a CMV requiring a commercial driver’s license (CDL) in interstate, intrastate, or foreign commerce and the motor carriers of these drivers.
Information on the following areas must be included in the materials provided to each driver
The materials may also include information on additional employer policies with respect to alcohol and drugs. These additional policies must be clearly identified as based on the employer’s independent authority.
Record retention. The employer is required to maintain the receipt the driver signs certifying the driver has received the materials. A copy of the receipt may be given to the driver. The receipt must be maintained for as long as the driver performs the functions requiring the information and for two years after ceasing to perform those functions.