DOT vs. NON-DOT

DOT vs. NON-DOT

(DOT and NON-DOT Types of Testing)

DOT vs. NON-DOT
Department of Transporation (DOT)

MODES OF TRANSPORTATION:

  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
  • Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
  • Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
  • Research and Special Programs Administration
  • United States Coast Guard (USCG)

REASONS FOR TEST:

  • Pre-employment testing.
  • Random testing.
  • Reasonable suspicion testing.
  • Post accident testing.
  • Follow-up testing.
  • Return to Duty testing.

Drugs Tested:

  • Amphetamines
  • Cocaine
  • THC Cannabinoids (marijuana)
  • Opiates
  • Phencyclidine (PCP or Angel Dust).
    Referred to as a 5 Panel

NON-DOT

Any company that is not mandated by the Department of Transportation. However, they choose for their employee’s safety and well being a policy to maintain a drug free work environment.

REASONS FOR TEST:

  • Pre-employment testing.
  • Random testing.
  • Reasonable suspicion testing.
  • Post accident testing.
  • Follow-up testing.
  • Periodic testing.
  • Return to Duty

Drugs Tested

5 Panel

  • Amphetamines
  • Cocaine Metabolites
  • THC Cannabinoids (marijuana)
  • Opiates
  • Phencyclidine (PCP or Angel Dust).

10 Panel

  • Amphetamines
  • Cocaine Metabolites
  • THC Cannabinoids (marijuana)
  • Opiates
  • Phencyclidine (pcp or angel dust).
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Methadone
  • Propoxyphene
  • Methaqualone
    10 Panel drug testing is now a requirement of the State of Michigan for driver license reinstatements.