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Mitigate Legal Risks with Comprehensive DOT Drug Testing Services

Legal and compliance risks can hit trucking companies and CDL drivers hard with costly fines, lost licenses, and damaged reputations. Accredited Drug Testing provides nationwide drug & alcohol testing designed to help you stay fully compliant with DOT regulations and protect your business, drivers, and operating authority.

DOT regulations are strict—and constantly evolving. Staying ahead means partnering with qualified experts who ensure your program meets 49 CFR Part 40 and DOT agency requirements. With Accredited Drug Testing’s national network and compliance support, maintaining DOT compliance has never been easier.

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Understanding DOT Compliance

DOT compliance is not optional, it protects the public, your drivers, and your business. Whether you're an independent CDL driver or a fleet operator, understanding testing requirements is essential for safety and legal protection.

Why DOT Compliance Matters

Compliance ensures safety, operational continuity, and regulatory trust. A single missed or incorrect test can result in:

  • Fines and civil penalties
  • FMCSA audit failures
  • Suspension or revocation of DOT authority
  • Driver disqualification

Challenges in DOT Regulations

DOT rules evolve frequently, and failing to stay current can lead to unintentional violations. Common challenges include:

  • Complex and evolving requirements (49 CFR Part 40)
  • Administrative burden & recordkeeping
  • Random testing management
  • Misinterpreting compliance rules

Reducing Legal & Safety Risks Through Drug Testing

DOT-compliant drug & alcohol testing helps prevent impaired driving, promotes safety, and ensures legal compliance across all DOT modes.

Importance of Drug Testing Services

Routine testing reduces accidents, strengthens compliance, and reinforces your company’s safety culture. In today’s competitive trucking market, demonstrating a commitment to compliance helps employers attract contracts and reliable drivers.

Accredited Drug Testing Solutions

  • DOT urine, oral fluid, breath alcohol, and hair testing
  • Nationwide testing centers (20,000+ locations)
  • DOT Consortium management (FMCSA compliant)
  • Medical Review Officer (MRO) services
  • Policy development & compliance assistance
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Benefits for Trucking Companies & CDL Drivers

Ensure Safety & Compliance

Meeting DOT requirements helps avoid costly disruptions while protecting your workforce and the motoring public.

Access to Nationwide Network & Expert Support

With locations nationwide and trained compliance specialists available, Accredited Drug Testing supports carriers and drivers at every step of the regulatory process.

Did you know? FMCSA requires enrolled drivers to remain active in a random testing pool or face enforcement and fines.

About the Author

John Burgos, CSAPA is a Certified Substance Abuse Program Administrator, consultant, NDASA Teaching Faculty member, and Vice President of Accredited Drug Testing. With more than 10 years in DOT compliance and testing program administration, John trains employers, collectors, and industry professionals nationwide.

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