In this segment, Mike Bray from the Wisconsin Drug Testing Consortium discusses DOT compliance tests and why companies do not want to get behind in completing the tests.
Wisconsin Drug Testing Consortium (WDTC) helps businesses execute and manage their drug testing programs through a variety of specialized, affordable services to create and maintain a drug-free workplace.
The primary difference between DOT and non-DOT drug testing is whether the individual’s job duties fall under DOT regulations or not.
Employers and owner-operators can take advantage of the current open enrollment for DOT consortium period to help them remain compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
Employers and owner-operators who participate in a consortium can take the guesswork out of DOT random drug testing rules by virtue of the larger group size and expertise of a certified third-party administrator (C-TPA).
DOT regulations that pertain to truck driver drug testing as a condition of employment with a new employer will not change.
DOT regulations that pertain to CDL holders and applicants are different from those mandated by the new CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Wisconsin Drug Testing Consortium has received official recognition from the Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA) as being Nationally Accredited for Administration of Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs (NAADATP).
Most employers know that CDL drivers must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test prior to performing any safety-sensitive function, but this requirement is just one of the basic requirements needed to qualify an applicant for driving with a CDL license.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) continues to update its resources pertaining to DOT guidelines for the drug testing Clearinghouse.