As you know, the DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Anti-Drug and Alcohol testing program went into affect for ALL companies January 1, 1996 . The federal law requires that all drivers with commercial drivers licenses (CDLs), both interstate and intrastate drivers, participate in a comprehensive program that requires the company to:

• Write and maintain both corporate and federal drug and alcohol policies

• Adhere to all federal recordkeeping and reporting protocols

• Train supervisory personnel

• Offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Ensure that employees are randomly screened for 5 specific drugs at precise concentration levels by a properly certified government approved laboratory

• Ensure that drug and alcohol testing is conducted appropriately and as required by federal regulations

• Have all test results reviewed by a Medical Review Officer (MRO)

• Conduct alcohol a testing utilizing DOT approved instruments

• Provide referral to a qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) for evaluation

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements can result in fines and penalties as well as the obvious civil liability exposure and the failure and/or loss of contracts.