Post Accident Testing Instructions

The Department of Transportation (DOT) Requires Post-Accident Drug and Alcohol Testing for All DOT Drivers Involved in Qualifying Accidents Under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Regulations 49 CFR Part 382.303.

Post-Accident Testing Is Required When:

• Fatality: If the Accident Results in a Fatality, Testing is Required for the Driver, even if No Citation was issued.
• Injury With Citation: If the Accident caused a Bodily Injury Requiring Immediate Medical Treatment away from the scene And the Driver received a Citation for a Moving Violation, Testing is Required.
• Disabling Vehicle With Citation: If Any Vehicle is Towed from the Scene due to Disabling Damage And the Driver received a Citation for a Moving Violation, Testing is Required.

Testing Timeframes

• Alcohol Test: Must be conducted within 2 Hours of the Accident.  If Not Possible, the Reason must be Documented, and Attempts must continue for up to 8 Hours.
• Drug Test: Must be conducted Within 32 Hours of the Accident.  If Not Possible, the Reason must be Documented.

When Testing Is NOT Required

• If there was No Fatality and the Driver did Not Receive a Citation under the above Conditions, Testing is Not Required Under DOT Rules.
• If the Accident involves a Private Vehicle or a Non-Commercial Motor Vehicle, DOT Rules do not Apply.

Drug Testing Instructions - Click Here

• Members have 2 Options for Drug Testing: Order Drug Tests Online (QPassports) in your Express Labs Account or if you cannot order online use the Paper Quest Forms (provided by Express Labs).  After Enrolling, Express Labs does not accept Drug Test Results from other Companies

Alcohol Testing Instructions - Click Here

• Members have 2 Options for Breath Alcohol Testing: Order Breath Alcohol Tests Online (QPassports) in your Express Labs Account or if you cannot order online Choose Any Site, Pay for the Test and Send Express Labs the Results

Ordering Drug & Alcohol Tests Online

1. Login to your Express Labs account

2. Click "Order Drug Tests" or "Order Alcohol Tests" (Top Left Tabs)

3. Select "Post-Accident" for the Reason for Testing

4. Choose a Collection Site by entering the ZIP Code

5. Click “Complete Order”

6. Check your Email for your QPassport from Quest Diagnostics within 1 Hour (Only charged for Results not Orders)

7. Call the Collection Site to Confirm they are Open and performing DOT Drug or Alcohol Testing

8. Bring Your QPassport (printed or on your phone) to the Site Selected for the Collector to Scan the Barcode

• Employers: Notify Drivers only after you have received the QPassport and Called to Confirm the Site is Open
• Owner Operators: Drive to the Site only after you have received the QPassport and Called to Confirm the Site is Open