Federal DOT Testing Services

ARCpoint of Oceanside CA provides Federal DOT Testing Services

Whether you are looking to implement a new drug testing program or you simply need a facility to provide testing, ARCpoint of Oceanside, CA can meet your needs.

We offer the following DOT compliant services:

• On-site testing
• Drug testing
• Alcohol testing
• Consortiums
• Random name generation
• Policy creation
• Training
• Audit Preparation
• Post Accident testing

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), adopted regulations requiring certain commercial motor vehicle operators to be subjected to alcohol and drug tests in order to reach the goal of a alcohol and drug-free transportation environment.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's alcohol and drug testing rules apply to every person and to all employers of such persons who operate a commercial motor vehicle in commerce in any state, and is subject to: (1) the commercial driver's license requirements of 49 CFR Part 383; (2) the Licencia Federal de Conductor (Mexico) requirements; or (3) the commercial driver's license requirements of the Canadian National Safety Code.

Federal DOT Drug and Alcohol Test Requirements

We are certified to test for all agencies under the Department of Transportation: FMSCA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA & USCG

The following drug and alcohol tests apply to all persons who are required to have a CDL for the type vehicle being operated:

• Pre-Employment: This test is required and negative results must be received before a motor carrier allows a driver to perform a safety sensitive function. The pre-employment test is only required for controlled substances. Alcohol testing is permitted.
• Reasonable Suspicion: This test is required when a trained supervisor/employer has reasonable suspicion to believe that the driver has used alcohol and/or controlled substances.
• Random: This unannounced testing is based on a random selection of drivers. The selection must be made by a scientifically valid method and all drivers covered by this rule must have an equal chance of being tested. The names of drivers who are selected for testing must be kept confidential until such time that the carrier notifies the driver to take the test.
• Post Accident: This drug/ alcohol test applies to all CDL drivers who are involved in fatal crashes. The test must also be conducted on all CDL drivers who are cited for moving violations arising in a crash that requires a vehicle being towed or an injury requiring medical attention away from the scene. The alcohol test must be conducted within 8 hours and the controlled substances test must be conducted within 32 hours of the crash.

Federal DOT Drug Testing Protocol

The Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 requires drug and alcohol testing of safety-sensitive transportation employees in aviation, trucking, railroads, mass transit, pipelines and other transportation industries

Click link below for Federal Protocol Documentation

ARCpoint offers certified tests by certified officials, as well as BAT certification courses. These courses are overseen by BAT/STT certified instructors.

What if my organization is accused of discrimination in its testing policies?

A. ARCpoint uses fully randomized software to randomly generate names for testing. If the organization is accused of discrimination while using ARCpoint to provide random name generation, they cannot be held liable because the organization has outsourced its name generation to our facility. Furthermore, the testing is entirely random, so this event is very unlikely.

Can a DOT-regulated commercial motor vehicle driver use a prescription and still perform safety-sensitive duties?

A. Yes, under certain circumstances and as long as the prescription in question is not methadone. Regulations state that, 'A person is physically qualified to drive a CMV if that person does not use a controlled substance. A driver may use such a substance or drug, if the substance or drug is prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner who is familiar with the driver's medical history and assigned duties; and has advised the driver that the prescribed substance or drug will not adversely affect the driver's ability to safely operate a CMV. This exception does not apply to methadone.'

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Federal DOT tests readily available in Oceanside & the following areas:
Vista | San Marcos | Escondido | Camp Pendleton | Carlsbad | Fallbrook | Pala | Leucadia | Encinitas | Solana Beach | Cardiff by the Sea | Valley Center | Del Mar