Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Due to Covid SAP assessments can now be completed online Nationwide through December 31, 2022 or until the guideline changes.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) 49 CFR Part 382
DOT employees that fail or refuse a DOT drug or alcohol test must complete a SAP evaluation process in order to return to safety sensitive work.
The role of the SAP in the return-to-duty process, including the initial employee evaluation, referrals for education and/or treatment, the follow-up evaluation, continuing treatment recommendations and the follow-up testing plan
Dr. Rawson Carlin is an experienced and qualified DOT-SAP that will help you navigate the Return-To-Duty process so you can get back to work ASAP.
Evaluations can be done Nationwide ONLINE via a cell phone, tablet, or computer with a camera! Flexible appointments including evenings and weekends can usually be scheduled within 24 hours of hearing from you.
The Clearing House
The Clearinghouse contains records of violations of drug and alcohol prohibitions in 49 CFR Part 382, Subpart B, including positive drug or alcohol test results and test refusals. When a driver completes the return-to-duty (RTD) process and follow-up testing plan, this information is also recorded in the Clearinghouse.
Once a driver has registered in the Clearinghouse, he or she will be able to access his or her Clearinghouse record electronically, at no cost. This record would include any drug and alcohol program violation information available in the Clearinghouse, along with the status of their return-to-duty (RTD) process, if applicable.
Drivers Identify and designate a substance abuse professional (SAP) in the Clearinghouse so the SAP may enter specific information regarding the driver’s return-to-duty (RTD) activities.
SAPs must use the Clearinghouse to report specific information about a CDL driver’s return-to-duty (RTD) activities. SAPs must use the Clearinghouse to report specific information about a CDL driver’s return-to-duty (RTD) activities.
This information includes the date of completion of the initial SAP assessment, and the date the SAP determines that the driver is eligible for RTD testing, per § 382.705(d).
Request an appointment or more information by contacting , Dr. Rawson Carlin via phone 704-883-6599 or email: rawson@ecarecounseling.com