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Drug & Alcohol – Follow-Up Testing

Drug & Alcohol – Follow-Up Testing is the DOT-required testing program that
occurs after a driver returns to duty following a drug/alcohol violation and SAP
completion. We help you implement and manage the SAP-directed follow-up testing plan,
coordinate tests, track compliance, and maintain audit-ready documentation.

Drug & Alcohol – Follow-Up Testing

After a driver completes the SAP process and passes the Return-to-Duty (RTD) test, DOT requires
a Follow-Up Testing Plan directed by the SAP. This plan is separate from random testing
and must be followed exactly. FleetXceed helps employers implement the SAP plan, coordinate tests,
track completion, and keep complete documentation for audits and compliance reviews.

  • Implementation of SAP-directed follow-up testing schedule
  • Coordination of DOT drug and/or alcohol tests (as required)
  • Tracking, reminders, and compliance documentation
  • Audit-ready record retention support

SAP-Directed

Follow-up tests are set by the SAP and must be completed exactly as directed.

Coordinated Testing

We schedule each follow-up test event at an approved facility and track completion.

Audit-Ready Records

Documentation and tracking support for DOT audits and Clearinghouse compliance.

Service Overview

DOT follow-up testing is required when a driver has had a drug/alcohol violation and has:

  • Completed the SAP evaluation and recommended education/treatment
  • Passed the Return-to-Duty (RTD) test
  • Returned to performing safety-sensitive duties

The SAP specifies the follow-up plan (frequency, test type, duration). DOT requires a minimum
number of follow-up tests in the first 12 months, and the plan may extend up to 60 months.
Employers must ensure tests are conducted and documented properly.

What’s Included

  • Review of SAP follow-up testing plan requirements
  • Setup of follow-up testing schedule and tracking
  • Coordination of DOT drug and/or alcohol tests per SAP direction
  • Scheduling at approved DOT collection/BAT sites
  • Lab processing & MRO review (for drug tests)
  • Documentation for each follow-up test event
  • Compliance reminders and completion tracking

What You Will Receive

1. Follow-Up Testing Tracking File

  • Schedule and log of all follow-up tests completed
  • Documentation of test results (MRO verified when applicable)

2. Employer Compliance Package

  • Record retention guidance
  • Templates for internal compliance documentation

3. Ongoing Support

  • Assistance with scheduling and compliance questions
  • Guidance on missed tests, refusals, or next steps

How It Works

  1. Purchase Follow-Up Testing service.
  2. Provide SAP follow-up plan details (test type, frequency, duration).
  3. We set up the follow-up testing schedule and tracking.
  4. We coordinate each test event at approved collection/BAT sites.
  5. We provide documentation after each completed test.
  6. We track compliance until the SAP follow-up plan is completed.

Regulatory Compliance

This service supports compliance with:

  • 49 CFR Part 40 Subpart O – SAP Return-to-Duty and Follow-Up Testing
  • 49 CFR Part 382 – FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Regulations
  • DOT follow-up testing plan implementation and documentation requirements

Follow-up testing is separate from random testing and must be completed per the SAP plan
to maintain compliance.

Who Should Purchase This Service?

  • Carriers managing a driver returning from a DOT violation
  • Employers implementing SAP-directed follow-up testing requirements
  • Owner-operators completing follow-up testing after RTD
  • Carriers needing documentation and tracking support for audits

Frequently Asked Questions

How many follow-up tests are required?
The SAP determines the plan. DOT requires at least 6 unannounced tests in the first 12 months
(commonly), and the plan may extend up to 60 months depending on the SAP.

Is follow-up testing the same as random testing?
No — follow-up testing is separate and must follow the SAP plan, even if the driver is also in the random pool.

Who schedules follow-up tests?
The employer is responsible. FleetXceed provides scheduling, tracking, and documentation support.

What happens if a driver misses a follow-up test?
Missed tests may be treated as a refusal depending on circumstances. We provide guidance and documentation steps.

Do you include the cost of each test?
Test event costs may be billed separately depending on your pricing model. This service covers follow-up plan setup and management.

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