Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49 part 40 outlines the procedures and requirements for drug and alcohol testing, including provisions for records retention. 49 CFR 40.333 specifies the different types of records and the minimum duration for which these records must be retained. Records must be accessible for any necessary audits, inspections, or investigations that may arise. The following requirements come directly from the DOT and apply to all agencies:

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses are having difficulties staffing an adequate number of employees. Labs responsible for testing of specimens for the Drug and Alcohol Testing Program warn that their industry is facing this same challenge.

Employers with drivers subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol must participate in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse which requires that Employers conduct at least one query per year for each regulated driver.

Some PRISM members with drug and alcohol testing programs are finding it difficult to administer their programs in light of the pandemic.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) intends to raise the minimum drug testing rate from 25% to 50% of employees for random testing, effective January 1, 2019.

Members Page

Members Page

Members Page