FMCSA – DOT Drug & Alcohol Penalties
As an authorized (regulated by DOT) motor carrier, you likely know that your company should have a drug and alcohol program in place that includes testing and training. What may be lesser known by your company is all the potential violations that could be occurring within your operations.
Below are examples of citations received by motor carriers:
FMCSA Section | Topic – Violation |
382.115(a) | Failing to implement a drug/alcohol testing program |
382.305(b)(1) | Failing to do random alcohol tests at the applicable annual rate |
382.201 | Using a driver with a .04 alcohol level |
382.701(a) | Failing to conduct a pre-employment query of the Clearinghouse |
382.301(a) | Using a driver before receiving a pre-employment drug test result |
382.303 | Failing to conduct post-accident alcohol or drug test |
382.211 | Using a driver who refused to take a drug/alcohol test |
382.701(a) | Failing to conduct a pre-employment query of the Clearinghouse |
Information on FMCSA statistics can be found at A&I online – Motor Carrier Analysis and Information Resources Online (dot.gov)
Information on 49 CFR part 382 can be found here: eCFR :: 49 CFR Part 382 — Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing
Are you feeling lost amongst all the fleet and DOT-related requirements? Contact your Innovise team today, we can assist you in navigating both FMCSA as well as your insurance coverage.
