For Consideration When Choosing a DOT/SAP:
The US Dept. of Transportation requires specialized training for Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP) conducting DOT compliant substance evaluations for employees in safety sensitive duties. In addition to substance abuse certification, DOT/SAP’s must complete 12-hours of specialized training every three years and pass a national exam specific to DOT guidelines. Stacie Crochet meets or exceeds all Department of Transportation (DOT) criteria for Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) evaluations.

I will schedule most DOT/SAP evaluations within 24 hours, usually on the same day of your call. I will provide a written report with formal recommendations within 48 hours of the evaluation.

The DOT (Department of Transportation) requires companies employing individuals who hold commercial driver licenses (CDLs) to perform random, pre-employment, post accident, reasonable suspicion, and return to duty drug and alcohol tests. Under CFR 49 Part 40, any individual who tests positive for drugs and/or alcohol must be referred to a qualified S.A.P. (Substance Abuse Professional) who will provide a comprehensive face-to-face assessment and clinical evaluation and recommend a course of treatment.

The S.A.P. process includes:

• 72 hour response time
• Face to face clinical assessment
• Referral for treatment and/or education (level determined by S.A.P.)
• S.A.P. monitoring of employee in treatment
• Face to face follow up clinical evaluation to determine if employee has complied
• Follow up testing schedule
• After care recommendations (as deemed necessary)
• Written reports sent to the employer's designated representative keeping them abreast of referrals, monitoring, and recommendations

Due to the DOT requirements, potential liabilities, and a variety of negative consequences surrounding substance abuse, it is a sound business decision to be linked with a qualified Substance Abuse Professional (S.A.P.). Regulations apply to: FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, USCG, and RSPA.

Stacie Crochet has a Master's Degree in social work from Florida State University of Tallahassee. She is certified in Texas. She has 16 years experience working as a drug counselor, and is a qaulified Substance Abuse Professional, having been trained in compliance with the NEW requirements of the DOT.

Helpful Links/Resources

National Safety Compliance - www.nscsafe.com

National Safety Compliance, Inc. is dedicated to promoting highway safety and providing quality services at affordable prices. This successful commitment to safety has enabled the company to grow into a National organization with several offices located throughout the United States.

DOT Regulations

DOT ODAPC - www.dot.gov/ost/dapc
(Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance)
DOT publishes rules on who must conduct drug and alcohol tests, how to conduct those tests and what procedures to use when testing. These regulations cover all transportation employers, safety-sensitive transportation employees and service agents -roughly 12.1 million people. Encompassed in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 40, the Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance (ODAPC) publishes, implements and provides authoritative interpretations of these rules.

DOT ODAPC - www.dot.gov/ost/dapc/employer.html
(Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance)
Links and Documents provided to employers as a resource for DOT drug and alcohol testing information.

CFR (Code of Federal Regulations)

CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) - www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/
This is where you go for current copies of Compiled Federal Regulations such as:
49 CFR Part 40 - DOT's drug and alcohol rules that apply to all DOT agencies
49 CFR Part 382 - DOT drug and alcohol rules specific to FMCSA