Steps for trucking companies to remain DOT compliant
                     Steps for trucking companies to remain DOT compliant 
 
As a trucking company owner, ensuring DOT compliance is not just a legal obligation but a moral 
responsibility towards your drivers and other road users. Non-compliance with DOT regulations 
can lead to serious legal and financial consequences, not to mention the risk of endangering 
lives. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here are some steps that trucking companies can take in this regard: 
 
1. Verify your obligation to have a DOT drug and alcohol testing program 
Determine whether your trucking company falls under DOT regulations that require a drug and alcohol 
testing program. Learn more: DOT-covered employees in safety-sensitive positions.  
 
2. Draft a DOT drug and alcohol testing policy 
Create a written policy that clearly outlines the procedures of drug and alcohol testing. The program, 
includes consequences for positive test results, the rights of employees, and other necessary provisions. 
 
3. Educate drivers 
Provide educational materials to your drivers about the drug and alcohol testing program, the dangers of 
substance abuse, and how it impacts job performance. 
 
4. Train supervisors to identify reasonable suspicion 
Offer training to supervisors to help them recognize signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol use and how 
to handle situations involving reasonable suspicion. Learn more: What is Reasonable Suspicion drug 
testing? 
5. Register in the FMCSA Clearinghouse 
Register in the FMCSA Clearinghouse, query new drivers, and perform annual queries to ensure that the 
drivers are not prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions due to unresolved drug and alcohol 
violations. 
 
6. Conduct required drug and alcohol testing 
Conduct the required drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing, random testing, and post-
accident testing. 
 
7. Remove drivers with prohibited status 
Remove drivers who have violations immediately from performing safety-sensitive functions  
 
8. Maintain complete records 
Keep complete and accurate records of the drug and alcohol testing program, including the results of 
drug and alcohol tests, the date of the tests, and employee consent forms. 
 
Ensuring compliance with the DOT regulations is crucial for trucking companies to operate safely and avoid 
costly penalties. goMDnow offers comprehensive DOT Consortium Drug & Alcohol Testing services to help 
trucking companies remain DOT-compliant. Sign up today for Random Testing Consortium or Call 980-
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