DOT Drug Testing

Keeping drivers, workplaces, and communities safe.

What is DOT Drug Testing?

DOT (Department of Transportation) drug testing is federally regulated testing required for employees in safety-sensitive transportation jobs. This ensures drivers and workers are free from drugs and alcohol while on duty.

Industries that require DOT testing include:

• Trucking (FMCSA)

• Aviation (FAA)

• Railroad (FRA)

• Maritime (USCG)

• Pipeline (PHMSA)

• Public Transit (FTA)

Who Needs DOT Drug Testing?

Any employee in a safety-sensitive role regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation, such as:

• CDL drivers

• Airline pilots & mechanics

• Railroad workers

• Ship captains & crew

• Pipeline operators

• Transit vehicle operators

When is DOT Drug Testing Required?

✔ Pre-Employment – before starting a safety-sensitive job
✔ Random Testing – unannounced, to ensure ongoing compliance
✔ Post-Accident – after qualifying workplace or road accidents
✔ Reasonable Suspicion – if supervisors suspect drug/alcohol use
✔ Return-to-Duty / Follow-Up – after policy violations or treatment

Substances DOT Tests For:

• Marijuana (THC)

• Cocaine

• Opiates (including heroin)

• Amphetamines / Methamphetamines

• Phencyclidine (PCP)

How the Process Works

1. Schedule a test – Choose a convenient time and location.

2. Sample collection – A urine, saliva, or hair sample is collected discreetly.

3. Laboratory analysis – Samples are tested for common substances.

4. Results delivered – Fast, confidential, and easy-to-read reports.