Employer Page on the DOT Web Site is a Great Resource

The Department of Transportation’s Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance has a web site destination specifically for companies that hire DOT drivers. Entitled the "Employer Page", they have posted links to the most important information for employers to know in one place.

The DOT recognizes that employers of safety-sensitive transportation employees play a vital role in ensuring the safety of their employees and the traveling public. Employers are responsible for developing and implementing successful DOT workplace drug and alcohol programs that have as their components clear policies, provisions for education and training, drug and alcohol testing, and when needed, referral for evaluation and treatment.

• Some of the articles and links on the Employer Page include:
• Best Practices for DOT Random Drug and Alcohol Testing
• Current list of HHS certified laboratories
• DOT Agency/USCG drug and alcohol program manager contact information
• DOT Agency/USCG drug and alcohol program facts
• Drug and Alcohol Record Keeping Requirements
• Drug and Alcohol Testing Data MIS Collection Form and Instructions
• Employer Responsibilities under Subpart B of 49 CFR Part 40
• ODAPC - Fact Sheet
• Random Testing Rates
• Release of Information Form 49 CFR Part 40 – Drug and Alcohol Testing (suggested format)

You can browse to the Employer Page by clicking here: DOT Employer Page