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 examiner must examine the driver and determine whether s/he meets the federal medical requirements. Employers are responsible for ensuring the examineris knowledgable and that drivers are medically qualified.
