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Best Practices for DOT Random Drug and Alcohol Testing

About this document

The purpose of this publication is to help DOT covered employers and service agents in implementing and evaluating their own random tes ting programs. While DOT regulations serve as a mandatory minimum and do not prevent additional practices that serve the effectiveness of a testing program, don’t forget that some DOT covered employers ma y also have extra requirements from industry specific regulations.

Last updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014