Is a drug and/or alcohol test required when a driver renews his/her medical certificated?
Guidance: No. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations do not require a drug or alcohol test when renewing the medical certificate. Furthermore, before performing an alcohol or controlled substances test under these regulations, each employer shall notify a driver that the alcohol or controlled substances test is required by the regulations. No employer shall falsely represent that a test is administered under this part.
Related Questions
- Does an employer have too release the results of a drivers drug and alcohol test to a subsequent (future) employer?
- After a driver has completed a post-accident drug and alcohol test when can they begin driving again?
- How do I notify the department when a driver fails a drug, alcohol, or chemical test failure?
