DOT Alcohol Testing Requirements

In addition to strict drug testing requirements, the Department of Transportation also requires employers to perform pre-employment, random, post-accident, or reasonable suspicion alcohol screening on any individual carrying out a “safety-sensitive” role.

Transmetron Drug Testing can provide help with compliance to DOT standards of alcohol testing.

Ensuring Your DOT Alcohol Testing Compliance

The DOT’s rule 49 CRF Part 40 explains requirements for DOT alcohol testing including the following:

• Only certain personnel – Screening Test Technician (STTs & Breath Alcohol Technicians (BATs) may conduct DOT alcohol screening
• Alcohol screening must be documented with forms specially-furnished by the DOT
• Only certain devices are approved for use in DOT alcohol screening & confirmation testing
• Required steps for a DOT alcohol screening and DOT alcohol confirmation test
• Procedures for handling results

Here at Transmetron Drug Testing we understand the importance of DOT compliance and we know the regulations for the alcohol screening. We are happy to help your organization achieve complete compliance with DOT procedures.

Certified Professionals

Every technician at Transmetron Drug Testing is certified to perform DOT regulated tests, which means that any organization or person needing a DOT alcohol test may use our services.