Are intrastate drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)s, who are required to obtain CDLs, required to be alcohol and drug tested by their employer?

Section § 382.103: Applicability.

Question 1: Are intrastate drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)s, who are required to obtain CDLs, required to be alcohol and drug tested by their employer?

Guidance: Yes. The definition of commerce in 382.107 is taken from 49 U.S.C...

Are volunteer drivers subject to alcohol and drug testing?

Section § 382.103: Applicability.

Question 10: Are volunteer drivers subject to alcohol and drug testing?

Guidance: Yes. The applicability of Part 382 is coextensive with Part 383. The definition of “driver” in §382.107 and the definition of “employee...

Testing Pool Inclusions: Can an employer include in the DOT random testing pool non-CDL drivers who operate motor vehicles weighing less than 26,001 pounds?

Guidance on whether non-DOT covered employees may be placed in the DOT random testing pool.

Testing Pool Inclusions: Can an employer include in the DOT random testing pool non-CDL drivers who operate motor vehicles weighing less than 26,001 pounds?

No,...

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.

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.

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...

When are drivers subject to the DOT Drug and Alcohol testing requirements?

Guidance on when a driver is subject to the FMCSA drug and alcohol testing requirements.

When are drivers subject to the DOT Drug and Alcohol testing requirements?

All drivers that operate in commerce a commercial...

Are CDL drivers who are employed by state government agencies subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements?

Guidance on the applicability of FMCSA drug and alcohol testing of drivers employed by state government agencies.

Question:

Are CDL drivers who are employed by state government agencies subject to DOT drug and...

Are Owner-Operators that operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) on the public roads that require a commercial driver’s license (CDL) subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing?

Guidance on applicability of the DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements to owner-operators and their requirement to enroll in a Consortium’s random testing pool

Question

Are Owner-Operators that operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) on the public roads that...

Applicability to part 382 student drivers and driver training schools

Question:

Is a person who is attending a truck driving school, and does not yet have a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) or CDL, required to complete the part 40, subpart O return-to-duty process if they test positive on a drug or alcohol test administered by the school?

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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 (...