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I just received a verified positive non-Federal drug test result for my driver who is in the DOT testing program. What do I do now?

April 26, 2017DOT driver drug test non-federal positive received Testing verified

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I just received a verified positive non-Federal drug test result for my driver who is in the DOT testing program. What do I do now?

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Under 49 CFR Part 391.41(b)(12), the driver is to be removed from driving duties and is medically unqualified for the duration of the prohibited drug use. Before he or she can resume driving, the driver must be examined by a doctor chosen by the employer, who may determine that the driver needs to see a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), complete a drug rehab program and/or have a negative drug test result. Once the doctor has determined that driver is drug free, the driver may return to safety-sensitive duties. Since this is a non-Federal drug test, the requirements of 49 CFR Parts 382 and 40 do not come into play.