Why Choose On-Time Screening for DOT Follow-Up Testing?

• Strict Compliance with DOT Regulations: We ensure all follow-up testing meets DOT regulations (49 CFR Part 40), helping you avoid penalties and maintain a drug-free workplace.

• Nationwide Testing Network: On-Time Screening offers a wide network of testing facilities and mobile testing services, allowing you to conduct follow-up testing wherever your business needs it.

• Professional and Confidential: Our team ensures that all testing is handled with the utmost confidentiality, adhering to both legal and ethical standards.

• Accurate and Timely Results: We provide fast, reliable results and offer a seamless reporting process, ensuring that you are kept informed and compliant at every step.

 

How DOT Follow-Up Testing Works

1. Employee Completes SAP Program: After an employee violates DOT drug or alcohol policies, they are required to complete a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) program, which involves treatment, counseling, and evaluation.

2. Return-to-Duty Testing: Once the employee has completed the SAP program and is cleared to return to their safety-sensitive role, they must pass a return-to-duty drug and alcohol test before resuming their duties.

3. Follow-Up Testing Plan: After the employee has successfully returned to work, they are subject to follow-up testing. This testing is designed to monitor their ongoing sobriety and compliance. The employee will be subject to random, unannounced tests throughout a 12-month period.

4. Frequency of Testing: The number and frequency of follow-up tests are determined by the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) based on the employee’s specific needs and history, but they must include at least 6 tests in the first 12 months after return-to-duty.

5. Testing Administration: Follow-up tests may include urine, oral fluid, or blood samples. These tests are administered randomly and without prior notice to the employee, ensuring the integrity of the process.

6. Lab Analysis & MRO Review: All samples are sent to a certified laboratory for testing. Positive results are reviewed by a Medical Review Officer (MRO) to confirm accuracy and legitimacy.

7. Ongoing Monitoring and Support: Follow-up testing continues as part of a long-term monitoring program to ensure the employee remains free from drugs and alcohol. If necessary, additional tests may be required based on the SAP’s recommendations.

 

When is DOT Follow-Up Testing Required?

• After Return-to-Duty Testing: Follow-up testing is required once an employee has successfully completed the SAP program, passed return-to-duty testing, and resumed their safety-sensitive job.

• Up to 12 Months of Monitoring: The employee will be subject to follow-up testing for a period of up to 12 months after their return to duty. The testing frequency is set by the SAP but is typically done at least 6 times within the first year.

• Random & Unannounced: Follow-up tests are random and unannounced, ensuring the integrity of the program and that employees remain compliant at all times.

 

Benefits of DOT Follow-Up Testing

• Ensure Continued Sobriety: Regular follow-up testing ensures that employees who have completed rehabilitation remain drug- and alcohol-free and are fit to perform their safety-sensitive duties.

• Regulatory Compliance: Our DOT Follow-Up Testing Program helps your business stay compliant with federal regulations, reducing the risk of fines, penalties, or legal issues.

• Workplace Safety: By monitoring employees who have previously violated drug or alcohol policies, follow-up testing helps reduce the risk of accidents, injuries, or unsafe behavior in safety-sensitive roles.

• Employee Accountability: Follow-up testing reinforces accountability, ensuring that employees adhere to company policies and maintain their commitment to sobriety.

• Confidential & Secure: We ensure that all testing is confidential, and results are handled securely, safeguarding both employee privacy and company interests.