DOT Compliance for Trucking Companies
05/24/2021 13:34
At Labworks USA, we understand the need for a C/TPA you can trust. Ensuring you are compliant is one of the most important steps you need to take before you or anyone within your company gets behind the wheel.
That's why most trucking companies find it more convenient and practical to be part of a Consortium/Third-Party Administrators (C/TPAs) like Labworks USA to manage all, or part, of an employer's DOT drug and alcohol testing program. We perform tasks as agreed to by the employer to assist in implementing the drug and alcohol testing program and to help keep the employer compliant with the DOT/FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Testing rules and regulations. We as a DOT Consortium can help you.
We provide trusted and reliable DOT compliance for trucking companies all across the nation. No matter what you haul, Labworks USA is who to call.
Staying compliant can be a tedious task to handle on top of all other business matters—that is why we have developed a service to ensure you or those driving for your company are being tested to maintain compliance and safety.
For your reference, here's a list of DOT Consortium services we offer at Labworks USA with respective rates.
Whether it is pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return to duty, or a follow-up, we have the testing capabilities to handle any scenario. Let us lift the weight of managing DOT compliance for trucking companies off your shoulders; we can bear the weight of keeping your business compliant and help ensure safety on the roadways for your drivers and others.
Types of drug and alcohol testing we cover and keep you compliant for:
Pre-Employment: This testing service was designed to provide DOT compliance for trucking companies before the driver is on the road. The driver must pass this drug and alcohol test before they can even be allowed to drive for a company to ensure safety and compliance.
Random: These tests are mandatory to ensure compliance is maintained anytime they are on duty, before duty, or after duty. When the summons is received, the driver must respond immediately to maintain DOT compliance.
Reasonable-Suspicion: If a qualified employee states that there is reason to believe a driver is under the influence, you can require a driver to take a drug or alcohol test.
Post-Accident: If an accident happens, a driver may be required to take a drug test within 32 hours of the accident and/or an alcohol test within 8 hours.
Return To Duty: If a drug or alcohol test is failed or refused, the driver must meet with an SAP. After finishing the provided program, they will need to complete a drug and alcohol test before driving again.
Follow-Up: Returning to duty also entails follow-up tests; these are unannounced tests to ensure compliance is maintained by the driver.
If you have more inquiries, feel free to reach out to us here.
Our DOT Consortium's friendly team will be more than happy to discuss any concerns you may have and work with you to ensure you are always fully compliant, especially with random DOT drug and alcohol testing and pre-employment testing. Moreover, if you need help with FMCSA Clearinghouse registration, we can further support you.
