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Drug & Alcohol Testing

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Actual Knowledge – traffic citation: Would a document, other than a traffic citation, charging an employee-driver with operating a CMV while under the influence of drugs or alcohol provide a sufficient basis for the employer’s actual knowledge, as defined

Guidance on what charging documents provide a sufficient basis for the employer’s actual knowledge.

Question:

Actual Knowledge – traffic citation: Would a document, other than a traffic citation, charging an employee-driver with operating a CMV while under the influence of drugs or...

My company received a communication entitled, “Urgent Compliance Notice” which states that our company is not in compliance with DOT Drug and Alcohol training requirements and will be subject to civil penalties up to $10,000, if our supervisors do not ...

Guidance to companies receiving solicitations from companies providing DOT drug and alcohol testing services.

Question

My company received a communication entitled, “Urgent Compliance Notice” which states that our company is not in compliance with DOT Drug and Alcohol training...

Occasional Drivers: My company purchased a large truck that is over 26,001 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). We do not currently employ any commercial driver’s license (CDL) drivers. The vehicle has only been driven a few times by a family friend,

Guidance on whether drivers who receive no compensation must be in a DOT drug and alcohol program.

Question:

Occasional Drivers: My company purchased a large truck that is over 26,001 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). We do not currently employ any commercial driver’s...

Section § 382.103: Applicability

Section § 382.103: Applicability.

Question 2a: Are students training to be commercial motor vehicle drivers subject to drug and alcohol testing?

Guidance:  Yes.  The regulations in 49 CFR Part 382 apply to drivers operating a commercial motor vehicle (...