DOT SAP evaluations
Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) evaluations for DOT-regulated employees are coming soon. Reach out if you'd like to be notified when this service opens.
- Status
- Coming soon
- Who it's for
- DOT-regulated employees after a drug or alcohol violation
- What it covers
- The federal return-to-duty process
- Get notified
- Contact me
What is the DOT SAP process?
Employees in safety-sensitive transportation jobs who fail or refuse a Department of Transportation drug or alcohol test are removed from that work. Federal rules (49 CFR Part 40) require them to complete the return-to-duty process with a qualified Substance Abuse Professional before they can go back.
A new test alone does not clear a violation. The SAP process has to be completed first.
The return-to-duty steps
Initial evaluation
The SAP reviews the violation and your history, then decides what education or treatment is needed.
Education or treatment
You complete the plan the SAP recommends.
Follow-up evaluation
The SAP confirms that you completed the plan and reports whether you are eligible to test.
Return-to-duty test
You take a directly observed test. A negative result is required before returning to safety-sensitive work.
Follow-up testing
The SAP sets a testing plan: at least six unannounced tests in the first 12 months. It can continue for up to five years.
Who needs a SAP evaluation
- Employees who failed a DOT drug or alcohol test
- Employees who refused a DOT test
- CDL drivers, whose steps are recorded in the FMCSA Clearinghouse
- Other DOT-regulated employees, such as pilots and rail, transit and pipeline workers
Not available yet: I do not offer DOT SAP evaluations at this time, and my other evaluations do not meet DOT requirements. Please do not book one for a DOT violation.
Common questions
I failed a DOT drug or alcohol test. What do I do now?
You will need to complete the return-to-duty process with a DOT-qualified SAP. Your employer is required to give you SAP contact information.
Can I take a new test and move on?
No. Federal rules require you to complete the SAP process before you can take the return-to-duty test.
How long does follow-up testing last?
At least six unannounced tests in the first 12 months after you return. The SAP can extend the plan for up to five years.
When will you offer SAP evaluations?
I do not have a date yet. Contact me and I will let you know when the service opens.
Want to be notified?
Reach out and I'll let you know as soon as DOT SAP evaluations are available.