Drug & Alcohol Policy Instructions

DOT requires drivers to receive a signed and dated Drug & Alcohol Policy compliant with 49 CFR Part 382 & 49 CFR Part 40. Employers must keep the original copy on file.

Policy Process

Download Policy → Complete Required Fields → Sign & Date → Provide Copy to Drivers → Keep on File

Drug & Alcohol Policy → Download Policy

• PDF File – View Policy
• Word Document – View Policy

Step 1: Complete Policy Front Page (Page 1)

• Enter your Company Name, Address, & Phone Number
• Enter “Original Date of Implementation” and “New Effective Date”
  • Use your Enrollment Date for both

Step 2: Driver Acknowledgement (Page 48)

• Enter the Date
• Driver prints & signs name
• Employer representative prints & signs name

Step 3: Designated Personnel & Service Agents (Page 49)

1) Designated Employer Representative (DER)

• Main contact for your company
• Enter Name, Address & Phone Number

2) Collection Site

• Not required to use – for policy documentation only
• Enter Name, Address & Phone Number of a DOT testing site
• Find In-Network Collection Sites – View Sites

3) SAP & EAP Contact

• Enter Name, Address & Phone Number
• Can be the same person
• Find providers at SAPList.com - View SAPs & EAPs

Step 4) Supervisors (Page 50)

• Enter names of supervisors who have completed Supervisor Training

Important Notes

• Policy must be signed and dated
• Drivers must receive a copy
• Employer must keep the original on file

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Drug & Alcohol Policy | Updated 2026