D O T Compliance Part 1 Doug Lozier

Introduction n n Purpose: To familiarize with DOT Regulations Why have regulations for transportation?

Topics of Discussion n n n n Drug and Alcohol Testing Commercial Driver License

Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing n n Purpose to prevent accidents Applies to operators

Definitions n n n n Commercial Motor Vehicle Screening Tests Confirmation Tests Alcohol Concentration

Controlled Substances n n n n Marijuana Amphetamines Cocaine Opiates Phencyclidine All others not

Prohibited Conduct n n n n Alcohol Concentration greater than 0. 04 No on-duty

Required Testing n n n Pre-employment (post-offer) Post-Accident Randomly Reasonable Suspicion Return to Duty

Test Results n n n n Record Retention DOT MIS Reports Driver Access to

Consequences for Drug and/or Alcohol Use n Drug Usage u Removal from safety sensitive

Policy and Information n n Company Policy Driver Educational Materials Training for Supervisors on

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D. O. T. Compliance Part 1 Doug Lozier Safety and Environmental Director The Heritage Group

Introduction n n Purpose: To familiarize with DOT Regulations Why have regulations for transportation? What must be done to be in compliance? What can be expected from a DOT audit?

Topics of Discussion n n n n Drug and Alcohol Testing Commercial Driver License Motor Carrier Safety Fitness Financial Responsibility Motor Carrier Regulations Qualification of Drivers Driving Commercial Motor Vehicles Hours of Service for Drivers Inspection, Repair, & Maintenance

Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing n n Purpose to prevent accidents Applies to operators of CMVs Testing must be done by Part 40 Some tests may be waived by the state

Definitions n n n n Commercial Motor Vehicle Screening Tests Confirmation Tests Alcohol Concentration Controlled Substances Disabling Damage Safety Sensitive Functions

Controlled Substances n n n n Marijuana Amphetamines Cocaine Opiates Phencyclidine All others not allowed to be tested for DOT compliance Employees must be notified

Prohibited Conduct n n n n Alcohol Concentration greater than 0. 04 No on-duty use of alcohol No pre-duty consumption of alcohol for 4 hours No post-accident use of alcohol for 8 hours after an accident Refusal to take test No use of controlled substances No work if test positive.

Required Testing n n n Pre-employment (post-offer) Post-Accident Randomly Reasonable Suspicion Return to Duty Follow-up

Test Results n n n n Record Retention DOT MIS Reports Driver Access to Test Results MRO Notification Employee Notifications Employer Notification Inquiries from Previous Employers

Consequences for Drug and/or Alcohol Use n Drug Usage u Removal from safety sensitive functions u Referral to SAP, Follow-up testing u Disciplinary Action n Alcohol Usage u Removal from safety sensitive functions u No discipline for <0. 04 except removal

Policy and Information n n Company Policy Driver Educational Materials Training for Supervisors on reasonable suspicion SAP referral, evaluation, and treatment