Crash Preventability Determination Program: Federal Register Notices

Below are the Federal Register Notices regarding the Crash Preventability Determination Program: 

What work may the driver perform for an employer, if a driver violates the prohibitions in subpart B?

Section § 382.501: Removal from safety-sensitive function.

Question 1: What work may the driver perform for an employer, if a driver violates the prohibitions in subpart B?

Guidance: A driver who has violated the prohibitions of subpart B may perform any...

Guidance on how a Canadian motor carrier can comply with the testing regulations when adding cross border work to an intra-Canadian driver’s duties

Guidance on how a Canadian motor carrier can comply with the testing regulations when adding cross border work to an intra-Canadian driver’s duties

Section § 382.305: Random testing.

Question 16: Canadians believe that their laws require...

May an employer or consortium include non-U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)-covered employees in a random pool with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)-covered employees?

Employers placing non-DOT -covered employees in a random pool

Section § 382.305: Random testing.

Question 15: May an employer or consortium include non-U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)-covered employees in a random pool with U.S. Department of...

How should an employer compute the number of random tests to be given to ensure that the appropriate testing rate is achieved given the fluctuations in driver populations and the high turnover rate of drivers?

Guidance on how to account for fluctuations in driver population when computing the number of random tests to be given

Section § 382.305: Random testing.

Question 14: How should an employer compute the number of random tests to be given to ensure that the...

Question 18: In rare circumstances, it is necessary to refer an individual immediately for inpatient substance abuse services. May the SAP provide direct treatment services or refer the individual to services provided by a treatment facility with which he

Drug & Alcohol Testing – Conflict of Interest in SAP Referrals

Section § 382.605: Referral, evaluation, and treatment.

Question 18: In rare circumstances, it is necessary to refer an individual immediately for inpatient substance abuse services. May...

Question 17: Can you clarify the DOT’s intent with respect to a SAP's determination that an individual needs education?

Drug & Alcohol Testing – SAP Referral to Education Program

Section § 382.605: Referral, evaluation, and treatment.

Question 17: Can you clarify the DOT’s intent with respect to a SAP's determination that an individual needs education?

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Question 16: Can an SAP recommend that six follow-up tests be conducted in less than six months and then be suspended after all six are conducted?

Drug & Alcohol Testing – Follow-up Testing Period

Section § 382.605: Referral, evaluation, and treatment.

Question 16: Can an SAP recommend that six follow-up tests be conducted in less than six months and then be suspended after all six are conducted...

Question 15: What actions are to occur if an employee tests positive while in the follow-up testing program?

Drug & Alcohol Testing – Follow-up Testing

Section § 382.605: Referral, evaluation, and treatment.

Question 15: What actions are to occur if an employee tests positive while in the follow-up testing program?

Guidance: Employees testing...

Question 14: If a company has several employees in follow-up testing, can those employees be placed into a follow-up random testing pool and selected for follow-up testing on a random basis?

Drug & Alcohol Testing – Follow-up Testing  

Section § 382.605: Referral, evaluation, and treatment.

Question 14: If a company has several employees in follow-up testing, can those employees be placed into a follow-up random testing pool and...