DOT Compliance

The Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 (Public Law 102-143, October 28, 1991) mandated the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to combat prohibited drug use and alcohol misuse in the transportation industry, which includes all DOT modes (aka modals or agencies): Aviation (FAA), Motor Carrier (FMCSA), Railroad (FRA), Transit (FTA), Pipeline (PHMSA), and US Coast Guard (USCG, currently under Homeland Security).

ETS has the qualifications, knowledge and expertise to keep your company in compliance with the 49-CFR-Part 40 umbrella regulations (“PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTATION WORKPLACE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAMS”)  and the regulations specific to each DOT agency that may apply to you: FAA (14-CFR-Part 120), FMCSA (49-CFR- Part 382), FRA (49-CFR Part 219), FTA (49-CFR Part 655), PHMSA (49-CFR Part 199), USCG (46-CFR Part 16 and Part 4.06, 33-CFR Part 95).  ETS offers

• DOT 5-Panel drug testing and Evidential Breathalyzer Testing
• Employment and background verfication
• Random pool administration
• Customized drug and alcohol testing policy
• DOT-compliant employee and supervisor training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and referrals to Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP)
• Compliance consultation and audit support

All drug and alcohol testing services are performed ON-SITE or ON-LOCATION (site selected by the employer).  Employee can work up to the minute of test announcement, delivers specimen and completes collection in 10 to 15min, and returns back to work immediately upon completion.  ON-SITE collection means minimum productivity loss.  No other collection method but ON-SITE offers minimum productivity loss.  If you find just one, please let us know.

A message from the President and Owner of Eastern Testing Services, Dr. Ilie Saracovan, PhD:

“The Department of Transportation (DOT) runs the largest drug and alcohol testing program in the US.  The DOT program is a deterrence-based program meaning that all covered employees can be tested randomly in or around the time a worker is on duty. The 49-CFR Part-40 regulations are very clear and specific about the whole drug and alcohol testing process.  Employers must follow the rules whether they have hundreds of employees or just one employee covered by the DOT regulations.  Non-compliance with DOT regulations is costly.  In 2011, 22 (twenty two) companies in CT paid $95,440 in fines for drug testing violations.  The average cost per drug test is about $60.  Why pay fines?”