Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction     1-1

• Purpose and Scope of These Guidelines     1-1
• How To Use These Guidelines     1-3
• Other Resources     1-4
• Sources of Additional Information and Other Published Documentation    1-9
• FMCSA Service Centers     1-13
• FMCSA Division Offices     1-17
• Terms and Definitions     1-21

Chapter 2: Regulatory Overview     2-1

Drivers Waived From Obtaining a Commercial Driver's License     2-17

Chapter 3: Policy Development and Communication     3-1

Example of a Certificate of Receipt     3-15

Chapter 4: Education and Training     4-1

Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol and Controlled Substances Use     4-7

• Detection Periods     4-9
• Alcohol Fact Sheet     4-11
• Amphetamine Fact Sheet     4-17
• Cocaine Fact Sheet     4-21
• Cannabinoids (Marijuana) Fact Sheet     4-25
• Opiates (Narcotics) Fact Sheet     4-29
• Phencyclidine (PCP) Fact Sheet     4-33

Chapter 5: Types of Testing     5-1

• Pre-Employment Testing     5-1
• Reasonable Suspicion Testing     5-7
• Post-Accident Testing     5-10
• Random Testing     5-13
• Return-To-Duty Testing     5-19
• Follow-Up Testing     5-20
• Proficiency Testing     5-20

Terms and Definitions     5-27

• Flow Charts     5-29
• Random Testing Pools     5-39
• Manual Random Sampling Technique     5-43
• Sample Forms     5-51
• Release of Information Form     5-53
• Release and Documentation of Pre-Employment Testing Information     5-55
  by Applicant/Driver Required by Part 40.25(j)
• Controlled Substances Test Results Notification Form     5-56
• Pre-Employment Urinalysis and Breath Analysis Consent Form     5-57
• Pre-Employment Verification 382.301(c)(1)     5-58
• Alcohol and Controlled Substances Accident Testing Report     5-59
• Random Testing Documentation Form     5-61
• Observed Behavior-Reasonable Suspicion Record     5-65

Chapter 6: Controlled Substances Testing Procedures     6-1

• Specimen Collection     6-2
• Laboratory Testing     6-11
• Medical Review Officer     6-12
• Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)     6-18
• Collection Site Checklist     6-25
• Driver Specimen Collection Checklist     6-35
• Terms and Definitions     6-39
• Sample Custody and Control Form     6-45

Chapter 7: Alcohol Testing Procedures     7-1

• Obtaining Program Services     7-1
• Alcohol-Related Conduct     7-12
• Dry Run of the Program     7-13

Conforming Products List

• Alcohol Screening Devices     7-19
• Evidential Breath Testing Devices     7-20
• Evidential Breath Tester Calibration Devices     7-25
• Breath Alcohol Testing Form     7-29
• Terms and Definitions     7-37

Chapter 8: Employee Assistance Programs, Rehabilitation, and Treatment     8-1

• Employee Assistance Programs     8-2
• Rehabilitation and Treatment     8-12

Sample - Request for Bid for Employee Assistance Program Services     8-17

Chapter 9: Administration     9-1

• Recordkeeping     9-1
• Documentation     9-2
• Confidentiality     9-3
• Testing Laboratory Procedures     9-5
• Annual Calendar Year Summary     9-6

Record Retention Checklists     9-13

Chapter 10: Joining a Consortium     10-1

• Advantages of Consortia     10-2
• Additional Considerations in Establishing Consortia     10-5
• Types of Consortia     10-6
• The Importance of Your Consortium Contract     10-8
• How To Explore Consortia Further     10-11