Post Accident
DOT federal post-accident drug testing of your driver is required in the following situations:
- When there are one or more human fatalities
- At least one individual requires medical attention away from the scene
- The driver receives a citation for a moving violation
- When at least one vehicle incurs disabling damage and cannot be driven from the scene and
- Receives a citation for a moving violation
A CDL driver should complete the alcohol test within 2 hours but must be completed within 8 hours-be sure to document the reason for any delay. Drug tests should be completed as soon as possible but must be completed within 32 hours.
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Post Accident Flow Chart
6.5.3 Testing Types and Requirements (49 CFR 382, Subpart C)
The FMCSA regulations require that you develop a written policy on controlled substances use and alcohol misuse in the workplace and that the policy be provided to every driver.
The DOT Agencies and USCG require employers to have written policies for their DOT testing programs. At a minimum, these policies must contain specific information required by the appropriate DOT Agency or USCG. Your policies must clearly delineate between the items and actions which are required by DOT and which are required by the company or employer.