DOT Drug and Alcohol Program Setup Checklist for Small Carriers

Checklist Items

• Required — Select a C/TPA familiar with FMCSA Part 382 requirements
• Required — Enroll in the C/TPA's random testing consortium
• Required — Draft and adopt a written drug and alcohol testing policy
• Required — Register in the FMCSA Clearinghouse as an employer
• Required — Identify local certified collection sites for drug tests
• Required — Confirm C/TPA uses a qualified MRO (Medical Review Officer)
• Required — Administer pre-employment drug test for all CDL drivers before first dispatch
• Required — Run FMCSA Clearinghouse pre-employment query for all CDL drivers
• Required — Provide written policy to each driver; obtain signed acknowledgment
• Required — Confirm annual query schedule with C/TPA

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