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Requirements While Not Performing Safety-Sensitive Functions: A CDL driver is selected for a random drug test and the employer directs the driver to be tested when he was (off duty) not performing a safety-sensitive function.

Guidance clarifying that a driver shall only be tested for alcohol while, just before, or just after the driver performs safety-sensitive functions.

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Requirements While Not Performing Safety-Sensitive Functions: A CDL driver is selected for a random drug test and the...