This document summarizes the alcohol and drug testing policies for commercial drivers. It states that drivers are prohibited from consuming alcohol or using drugs while performing safety-sensitive functions or within a certain number of hours before performing those functions. It outlines the different types of required testing, including pre-employment, post-accident, random, reasonable suspicion, and return-to-duty testing. It provides details on the procedures for alcohol and drug testing, including specimen collection, testing methods, and retention of records. Finally, it lists the information that must be provided to drivers, such as the effects of drug and alcohol use and the company's testing policy.

1. Alcohol & Drugs
For Drivers

2. Drug and alcohol prohibitions
• Do not consume alcohol:
– While performing safety-sensitive functions
– During the 4 hours
before performing
safety-sensitive
functions
– In any company Vehicle at any time
– during the 8 hours following an accident, or until
a post-accident test is
completed
2a

3. Drug and alcohol prohibitions
• You may not:
– Report for duty or remain on duty
to perform safety-sensitive
functions with an alcohol
concentration
of 0.04 or greater
– Refuse to take a breath alcohol
test
2b

4. Alcohol and drug prohibitions
• You may not:
– Use any drug, except by doctor’s prescription
– Test positive for any illegal drugs
– Refuse to take a required test
– Have an adulterated or substituted test
speciment
2d

5. Pre-employment
drug testing
• Driver must be notified of test prior to testing
• Driver must submit to testing
before performing
any safety-sensitive
function
3a

6. Pre-employment
drug testing
• Company must receive a verified negative test
result before driver can operate a company
vehicle.
3b

7. Post-accident testing
• Alcohol testing is required when:
– There is a fatality
– The driver receives a
citation within 8 hours
• and any vehicle involved
must be towed
• and any person involved in the accident receives an
injury requiring treatment away from the scene
4a

8. Post-accident testing
• Drug testing is required when:
– There is a fatality
– The driver receives a
citation within 32 hours
• and any vehicle involved
must be towed
• and any person involved in the accident receives an
injury requiring treatment away from the scene
4c

9. Post-accident testing
• Driver must remain available for testing after an
accident
• Driver must refrain
from consuming
alcohol for 8 hours
after the accident or
until a test is
performed
4e

10. Random testing - Alcohol
• The alcohol testing rate is 10 percent of the
average number of driver positions
• A driver may only be tested for alcohol
during, just before, or just after performing
safety-sensitive
functions
5a

11. Random testing - Drugs
• The drug testing rate is 50 percent of the
average number of driver positions
• Drug testing may be
performed at any time
the driver is at work
5c

12. Random testing
• Selection must be made by a scientifically
valid method:
– Random number table
– Computer based
random number
generator
5d

13. Random testing
• Random tests are unannounced
• Testing dates will be spread reasonably
throughout the year
• When notified, the driver must
immediately proceed to the testing site
5e

14. Reasonable suspicion testing
• Driver must submit to alcohol and/or drug
test when supervisor or company official has
reasonable suspicion
to believe the driver
is using alcohol
and/or drugs
6a

15. Reasonable suspicion testing
• Alcohol testing:
Observations must be
made during, just before,
or just after the driver
performs safety-sensitive
functions
6b

16. Reasonable suspicion testing
• Drug testing: Any time reasonable suspicion
exists while the driver is on duty
6c

17. Return-to-duty
and follow-up testing
• A driver who fails an alcohol or drug test must
undergo a return-to-duty test with an alcohol
result of less than 0.02 and/or a negative drug
test
• A driver is subject to at least six unannounced
follow-up tests in the first 12 months after the
failed test
• Follow-up testing can be conducted for up to
60 months
7a

18. Alcohol testing procedures
• Testing must be performed by a BAT or STT &
in a private setting
• Steps:
– Identification
– Explanation of testing procedure
– Completion of testing form
8a

19. Alcohol testing procedures
• Initial screening test is first
– If you’re under .02 BAC, you’re good
– Sign & date the form
– If you’re over .02…
• Confirmation test
– Follow tech’s instructions
8c

20. Drug testing procedures
• Testing is done by analyzing a urine sample
• Integrity of specimen is crucial
• All handling and storage must be tracked
– Custody control form
9a

21. Drug testing procedures
• Steps for drug testing:
– Identification
– Explanation of collection procedure
– Remove outer
clothing/empty
pockets
9b

22. Drug testing procedures
• Steps for drug testing (cont’d)
– Wash hands
– Select wrapped/sealed container
– Provide specimen
9c

23. Drug testing procedures
• Collector must inspect specimen for
tampering
– Unusual color
– Foreign objects
– Unacceptable temperature
• If there are signs of tampering a new
collection must be done with observation
9d

24. Drug testing procedures
• Collector must follow specific procedure when
preparing specimen for testing
– Check box for split specimen
– Split the specimen
– Secure lids/caps on containers
– Seal bottles
– Driver must initial & date the seals
9e

25. Drug testing procedures
• Lab tests for five substances:
1. Marijuana
2. Cocaine
3. Amphetamines
4. Opiates
5. Phencyclidine
(PCP)
9f

26. Drug testing procedures
• If initial test is positive confirmation test is
performed
• Only samples confirmed positive are reported
as positive
• If test is positive MRO will discuss with driver
9g

27. Retention of test results
• All drug and alcohol records must be kept in a
secure location with controlled access
• All drivers must
request their
records in writing
10

28. • Name of person who will answer
driver questions about the materials
• All CDL holders who operate a
commercial motor vehicle are subject
to part 382
1a
Information drivers must receive

29. • Safety-sensitive functions
– Essentially, if you are on the road and under dispatch
• Prohibited driver conduct
– No alcohol in Vanquish vehicles
– No drug use. Period.
• Circumstances under which a
driver will be tested
– Pre-employment
– Random
– Post-accident
– Reasonable Suspicion
– Return-to-duty
1b
Information drivers must receive

30. Information drivers must receive
• Drivers are required
to submit to any and all tests
required by Part 382
• Testing process and procedure
1c

31. • Refusal to submit is the same as failing a test
• If you fail a test:
– Pre-employment –
• You will no longer be considered
for employment
– All others -
• Immediate suspension
• Possible termination
1d
Information drivers must receive

32. • If you have a BAC of .02 - .04 on an alcohol
test:
– Immediate removal from driving duties for at
least 24 hours
– Possible further discipline, up
to and including termination
1e
Information drivers must receive

33. • The effects of alcohol and
drug use on
an individual’s
health, work, and personal
life
• Company policy
1f
Information drivers must receive