Question 1

What are the documents, that an employee should take for a DOT drug test ?

Accepted Answer

The employee is required to carry their Drivers License with a photo ID and the Custody and Control Form to the DOT drug test.

Question 2

Is it possible to dilute or substitute  the urine sample of an employee testing for a DOT drug screening ?

Accepted Answer

The DOT drug test has many safe guards to check for any dilution or substitution in the urine sample. Further the urine sample collected should be within the temperature range of 90° to 100° F. If the temperature range is not observed then care is taken to get the sample from the donor directly.

Question 3

Does the driver should report for a second test if a cancelled test result is received?

Accepted Answer

The MRO verification statement indicates whether a second collection is required. For a Random test no collection is needed. But in the case of a Pre- Employment DOT test, Return-to-Duty DOT test or Follow-Up DOT test the employer should report for second collection.

Question 4

If a driver gets a positive result in the DOT drug test and then he apologizes and assures that it won’t happen again, should he go for treatment still?

Accepted Answer

Yes, since the driver has violated DOT drug and alcohol regulations, he should appear for the Return- to -Duty process and go through the procedure of contacting a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).

Question 5

Does an owner-operator need a DOT drug screening?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the regulations make it compulsory that a owner-driver has to undergo the DOT drug and alcohol testing.

Question 6

Does an owner-operator read the policy and sign the acknowledgement form?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the DOT drug testing regulations state that the driver gets the policy having specific information and also should maintain a receipt signed by the driver.

Question 7

Can a small company manage its own DOT drug and alcohol testing program?

Accepted Answer

The regulations require a policy, a certified MRO, Post-accident training and Reasonable-Suspicion training, which are not easy for a small company to manage. Hence a Consortium or Third party administrator is required to notify the changes in the regulation and to issue the reports.

Question 8

Does the DOT drug and alcohol screening differ for big and small companies?

Accepted Answer

The DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations are same for bigger and smaller companies and it does not vary whether the company has few or many drivers.

Question 9

What is meant by Custody and Control form?

Accepted Answer

A CCF is called as Custody and Control form which contains a five part carbon copy and is used for documenting the information required for a DOT drug and alcohol testing.

Question 10

How to select the form for DOT or Non-DOT drug testing?

Accepted Answer

“Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form” is used for all DOT drug testing and “Custody and Control Form” is used for Non-DOT drug testing.

Question 11

Are Custody and Control Forms available for a specific company with the company’s information printed on it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Custody and Control Forms are available for a specific company with the company’s information printed on it.

Question 12

Is it legal to modify a CCF as per the requirement?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is legal to alter a CCF according to the regulations given by 49 CFR Part 40.45. A Federal CCF can be modified by calling 800-253-5506.

Question 13

How to get an Alcohol Testing Form (ATF) for employee?

Accepted Answer

The DOT drug testing sites have the Alcohol Testing Forms on hand at the collection sites and the employees are required to bring Custody and Control Forms only to the site.

Question 14

Where the driver can collect a CCF form if he is on the road and does not have a CCF form?

Accepted Answer

If the driver is on the road and he is selected for Random test, he can return back to his company area to collect a CCF form.

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