Pre Employment Drug Testing For Truckers

Drug and alcohol abuse costs the American economy as much as $276 billion per year in lost productivity, health care expenses, and damage/injuries from motor vehicle collisions and workplace accidents. Pre employment drug testing is not only required by the Department of Transportation, it’s also an effective way to keep your company safe by discouraging regular drug users from applying and catching drug-related problem before they become dangerous or financially ruinous.

Does DOT Require Pre Employment Drug Testing?

Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulation Part 382, Section 382.301(a) states: “Prior to the first time a driver performs safety-sensitive functions for an employer, the driver shall undergo testing for controlled substances […].” Hiring a driver who has failed to pass a pre employment drug screening is a violation of DOT compliance rules and may result in fines, suspensions, or an indefinite termination of company activity.

Who Must Take a Pre Employment Drug Test?

Prospective transportation company employees (including self-employed owner operators) are required to undergo pre employment drug testing if:

The driver is new to the transportation industry
More than 30 days has passed since the driver participated in a drug and alcohol testing program
The driver has been enrolled in a program less than 12 months and has not tested within the past six months

DOT-Required 5 Panel Drug Tests

Though employers may elect to conduct a more comprehensive 10-panel drug test, the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires only a 5-panel pre employment drug test. The 5-panel drug test screens for the following:

Marijuana Metabolites (THC)
Cocaine Metabolites
Amphetamines (Including Methamphetamine & MDMA)
Opiates (Including Codeine, Heroin, & Morphine)
Phencyclidine (PCP)

Pre Employment Drug Test Collection Process

DOT pre employment drug tests are conducted using urine specimens only, and job applicants must report to one of Consortium Pool’s 10,000+ drug testing facilities to ensure tests are accurate and DOT compliant. Once a sample has been collected and analyzed, our licensed Medical Review Officer will review the results and interview the applicant if necessary. Pre employment drug test applicants are required to:

Possess Legal Photo Identification at the Time of Testing
Bring All Necessary Paperwork to the Testing Facility
Empty All Pockets & Remove Jackets or Excess Clothing
Provide Testing Facility with Approximately 45 ml of urine

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Consortium Pool makes DOT-required pre employment drug testing easy by providing applicants with all necessary forms, access to over 10,000 facilities nationwide, and professional Medical Review to ensure accuracy and confidentiality. For more information on our pre employment services, contact us at 1-866-312-9522