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 certain time periods before duty. Drivers must submit to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing as required by DOT regulations. The document outlines procedures for breathalyzer and urine drug testing and requirements for retaining records and results.

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