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Are driver positions that are vacant for a testing cycle to be included in the determination of how many random tests must be conducted?

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Guidance on impact of vacant driver positions on the random pool

Section § 382.305: Random testing.

Guidance Q&A

Question 4: Are driver positions that are vacant for a testing cycle to be included in the determination of how many random tests must be conducted?

Guidance: No. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration random testing program tests employed or utilized drivers, not positions that are vacant.

Regulatory Topic: Guidance on impact of vacant driver positions on the random pool
Effective Date: Friday, April 4, 1997
Issued Date: Friday, April 4, 1997