Does an employer have too release the results of a drivers drug and alcohol test to a subsequent (future) employer?
• Yes. If the previous employer receives a proper request from the prospective employer, the previous employer must release records of positive drug tests, alcohol tests greater than 0.04, refusals to test, adulterated or substituted tests, and any information relative to evaluations by a substance abuse professional (SAP). If the previous employer does not send the information withing 30 days the prospective employer must notify FMCSA of the violation. Is the employer responsibly for paying for drug and alcohol tests or DOT physical examinations? • No. The DOT is silent on these issues. Each employer can establish can establish its own policies on who pays for the tests or examinations. Who chooses the person who performs the DOT physical exam- the employer or the driver? • The choice of medical examiners is subject to the employer’s policy. The DOT requires only that the medical examiner be knowledgeable of the medical requirements and be familiar with the driver’s duties. The examin
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