DOT Alcohol and Drug Rules

Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal, dangerous, and can lead to fatal accidents. To promote health and safety, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has alcohol and drug testing rules that apply to people required to get a commercial driver’s license (CDL). This online safety training video gives an overview of these rules.

This course explains how drug testing is done by analyzing the driver’s urine sample under the following circumstances: pre-employment, if there’s reasonable suspicion of drug use, post accident, random testing, return-to-duty after a violation, and to follow up. The urine is analyzed for marijuana, heroin, phencyclidine (PCP) and other drugs. Viewers are taught about the negative effects of using drugs and see interviews with recovered drug addicts. The course also explains the rules for alcohol testing and outlines your employer’s responsibilities for complying with the FMCSA.

Watch this video to learn how the FMCSA testing is required to protect you and others from alcohol and drug related accidents.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

Everyone who requires a commercial driver's license

• Introduction
• The Rules
• Alcohol Use Prohibitions
• Alcohol Testing
• Consequences of Alcohol Misuse
• Alcohol Testing Recordkeeping
• Drug Testing
• Marijuana
• Cocaine
• Heroin
• Phencyclidine (PCP)
• Testing Process and Interpreting Results
• Prohibited Drug Use
• Random Drug Testing
• Education & Training
• Drug Testing Recordkeeping
• Cheating on Drug Tests
• Effects of Drug Abuse
• Access to Records
• For More Information