Why Choose On-Time Screening for DOT Follow-Up Testing?

• Strict Compliance with DOT Regulations: We ensure all follow-up testing meets DOT regulations (49 CFR Part 40), helping you avoid penalties and maintain a drug-free workplace.

• Nationwide Testing Network: On-Time Screening offers a wide network of testing facilities and mobile testing services, allowing you to conduct follow-up testing wherever your business needs it.

• Professional and Confidential: Our team ensures that all testing is handled with the utmost confidentiality, adhering to both legal and ethical standards.

• Accurate and Timely Results: We provide fast, reliable results and offer a seamless reporting process, ensuring that you are kept informed and compliant at every step.

 

How DOT Follow-Up Testing Works

1. Employee Completes SAP Program: After an employee violates DOT drug or alcohol policies, they are required to complete a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) program, which involves treatment, counseling, and evaluation.

2. Return-to-Duty Testing: Once the employee has completed the SAP program and is cleared to return to their safety-sensitive role, they must pass a return-to-duty drug and alcohol test before resuming their duties.

3. Follow-Up Testing Plan: After the employee has successfully returned to work, they are subject to follow-up testing. This testing is designed to monitor their ongoing sobriety and compliance. The employee will be subject to random, unannounced tests throughout a minimum of a 12-month period.

4. Frequency of Testing: The number and frequency of follow-up tests are determined by the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) based on the employee’s specific needs and history, but they must include a minimum of at least 6 tests in the first 12 months after return-to-duty.

5. Testing Administration: Follow-up tests may include urine, oral fluid, or blood samples. These tests are administered randomly and without prior notice to the employee, ensuring the integrity of the process and must be completed by a DER, unless you are an owner operator.

6. Lab Analysis & MRO Review: All samples are sent to a certified laboratory for testing. All Positive or non positive results are reviewed by a Medical Review Officer (MRO) to confirm accuracy and legitimacy.

7. Ongoing Monitoring and Support: Follow-up testing continues as part of a long-term monitoring program to ensure the employee remains free from drugs and alcohol. If necessary, additional tests may be required based on the SAP’s recommendations.

 

When is DOT Follow-Up Testing Required?

• After Return-to-Duty Testing: Follow-up testing is required once an employee has successfully completed the SAP program, passed return-to-duty testing, and resumed their safety-sensitive job.

• Up to 12 Months of Monitoring: The employee will be subject to follow-up testing for a period of up to 12 months after their return to duty. The testing frequency is set by the SAP but is typically done at least 6 times within the first year.

• Random & Unannounced: Follow-up tests are random and unannounced, ensuring the integrity of the program and that employees remain compliant at all times.

 

Benefits of DOT Follow-Up Testing

• Ensure Continued Sobriety: Regular follow-up testing ensures that employees who have completed rehabilitation remain drug- and alcohol-free and are fit to perform their safety-sensitive duties.

• Regulatory Compliance: Our DOT Follow-Up Testing Program helps your business stay compliant with federal regulations, reducing the risk of fines, penalties, or legal issues.

• Workplace Safety: By monitoring employees who have previously violated drug or alcohol policies, follow-up testing helps reduce the risk of accidents, injuries, or unsafe behavior in safety-sensitive roles.

• Employee Accountability: Follow-up testing reinforces accountability, ensuring that employees adhere to company policies and maintain their commitment to sobriety.

• Confidential & Secure: We ensure that all testing is confidential, and results are handled securely, safeguarding both employee privacy and company interests.