DOT Drug Testing Services
Alliance 2020 works with companies required by the DOT to have a drug testing program in place. No matter which DOT agency your business is regulated by, Alliance 2020 can help.
We have a highly expansive collection network consisting of over 10,000 sites. This allows your drivers, pilots or other DOT covered employees to conveniently get tested. Through us you can easily schedule drug screenings through our electronic ordering and result reporting system.
In addition to DOT drug testing, we also offer a full-range of occupational health services and training resources to our clients.
Streamlined Process
Clearinghouse Support
For FMCSA regulated clients, we can provide assistance with the clearinghouse. This includes conducting queries and reporting violations on your behalf. Your account manager will also provide you with guidance as needed.
Training Materials
We provide numerous training resources for our clients. This includes Designated Employer Representative (DER) and Reasonable Suspicion Training for Supervisors. Click here to learn more!
Designated Account Representative
Occupational Health Services
We provide a wide range of occupational health services to support your drug screening program, including DOT physical exam services. Click here to learn more!
Onsite Collection Services
Random Drug Testing Management Services
Alliance 2020 specializes in DOT-compliant testing services for businesses in the transportation industry. If your company operates under DOT regulations and requires a compliant drug and alcohol testing program, we provide comprehensive testing and program administration services to meet your needs.
We strictly adhere to DOT compliance standards in all of our testing. Unlike other companies that simply offer drug testing, we offer DOT-compliant testing with all the required components.
We are here to help ensure your company, your employees, and your drug and alcohol testing program stay in compliance at all times, so you can focus on running your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the reasons for conducting a DOT drug test?
There are five reasons why an employer may request a DOT drug test:
- Pre-Employment
- Random
- Post-Accident
- Reasonable Suspicion
- Return to Duty
What substances are tested for in DOT urine tests?
A DOT drug test screens for the following classes of drugs:
- Amphetamines (Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, MDMA, MDA)
- Marijuana (THC)
- Opioids (Codeine, Morphine, 6-AM (Heroin), Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Oxycodone, Oxymorphone)
- Cocaine
- Phencyclidine (PCP)
DOT drug testing rules specify confirmatory testing for any non-negative screens.
What happens if my employee has a prescription for a prohibited substance?
Individuals who drive commercial motor vehicles may not use habit-forming drugs, narcotics or amphetamines.
However, if a driver is prescribed one of these substances by a licensed medical practitioner, it may be allowed.
The practitioner must be familiar with the driver’s medical history and confirm that the prescribed drug will not adversely affect the driver’s ability to safely operate the vehicle.
What happens if my employee refuses their drug test?
If a candidate refuses a pre-employment drug test, they are prohibited from performing safety-sensitive duties. The employer must refer the candidate to a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and report the refusal to the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse.
Current employees who refuse a test are also prohibited from performing safety-sensitive duties. They may not resume such duties until they have seen a SAP and successfully complete their return-to-duty drug testing as requested by the SAP.
How can I make sure my DOT drug testing program is in compliance?
Alliance 2020 can perform a DOT drug testing program audit if you’re unsure about your compliance status.
For those falling under FMCSA regulations, the FMCSA provides a Driver Qualification File Checklist to help check your compliance status. Click here to view this checklist. You can also check out our DOT Compliance Survey!
DOT drug test reported back as negative dilute. Now what ?
As an employer, if the MRO informs you that a negative test was dilute, take the following action:
You may, but are not required to, direct the employee to take another test immediately. Such recollections must not be collected under direct observation, unless there is another basis for use of direct observation (see §40.67 (b) and (c)).
You must treat all employees the same for this purpose. For example, you must not retest some employees and not others. You may, however, establish different policies for different types of tests (e.g., conduct retests in pre-employment situations, but not in random test situations). You must inform your employees in advance of your decisions on these matters.
If the MRO directs you to conduct a recollection under direct observation (i.e., because the creatinine concentration of the specimen was equal to or greater than 2mg/dL, but less than or equal to 5 mg/dL (see §40.155(c)), you must do so immediately.
Please see the guidance on the DOT website: https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/part40/40-197
How can an employee request a test of their split specimen?
Under 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.171, an employee notified of a positive drug test or refusal due to adulteration/substitution has 72 hours to contact the Medical Review Officer (MRO) and request a split specimen test. The request can be verbal or written. If the employee cannot meet the 72-hour deadline due to circumstances like illness or lack of notice, they must provide documentation, and the MRO may still authorize the test.
Can someone else request a split specimen test on behalf of the employee?
No. According to the DOT Q&A document for Section 40.171, only the employee can request a split specimen test. An employer, union, or any other representative cannot act on the employee’s behalf. This ensures the employee’s due process rights are protected.
Who is responsible for the cost of a split specimen test?
While the employer cannot require the employee to pay directly for the test, they may seek reimbursement through company policy or a collective bargaining agreement. However, the employer must ensure the test is completed regardless of payment arrangements. For more details, visit §40.173 – Split Specimen Testing.
