Drug & Alcohol – Post-Accident Drug & Alcohol Test
Drug & Alcohol – Post-Accident Drug & Alcohol Test provides
DOT-compliant post-accident testing for CDL drivers after a qualifying crash.
We coordinate both drug and alcohol tests at approved sites, manage lab and
BAT processing, and deliver documentation for FMCSA audit and insurance purposes.
Drug & Alcohol – Post-Accident Drug & Alcohol Test
After certain crashes, FMCSA requires post-accident drug and alcohol testing
for CDL drivers. FleetXceed coordinates both DOT urine drug test and
Breath Alcohol Test (BAT), ensuring testing is performed within required
timeframes and documented correctly for DOT and insurance investigations.
- DOT post-accident drug test (urine, 5-panel)
- DOT post-accident alcohol test (BAT)
- Nationwide collection site & BAT facility coordination
- Audit-ready documentation for FMCSA & insurance
Complete Coverage
Includes both required DOT post-accident drug and alcohol tests.
Time-Sensitive
Testing coordinated to meet DOT time limits after an accident.
Audit Ready
Documentation suitable for FMCSA, insurance, and legal review.
Service Overview
DOT post-accident drug and alcohol testing may be required when:
- There is a fatality involving the commercial motor vehicle
- A driver receives a citation and a vehicle is towed from the scene
- A driver receives a citation and someone requires immediate medical treatment away from the scene
- Company policy or insurance requires testing after certain incidents
This service ensures the proper tests are conducted and documented according to DOT procedures,
with results available to support your internal investigation and regulatory obligations.
What’s Included
- DOT 5-panel urine drug test at an approved collection site
- DOT Breath Alcohol Test (BAT) at a certified facility
- Electronic CCF and Alcohol Testing Form (ATF)
- HHS-certified laboratory analysis
- MRO (Medical Review Officer) review of drug test results
- Immediate BAT results shared with the employer
- Documentation templates for accident & testing decision logs
What You Will Receive
1. Drug & Alcohol Test Results
- MRO-verified drug test result (Negative, Positive, Refusal, Cancelled)
- BAT result with screening and confirmation (if applicable)
2. Post-Accident Compliance File
- Copies of test documentation (CCF & ATF)
- Guidance for retaining test records per DOT requirements
3. Support for Investigations
- Documentation suitable for FMCSA audits
- Useful for insurance claims & internal incident review
How It Works
- Purchase the Post-Accident Drug & Alcohol Test service.
- Contact us immediately after an incident and provide driver & accident details.
- We schedule drug and alcohol tests at the nearest approved facilities.
- Driver completes both drug and alcohol tests as directed.
- Lab & BAT results are processed and reviewed (drug by MRO).
- You receive final documentation for your post-accident file.
Regulatory Compliance
This combined testing service supports compliance with:
- 49 CFR Part 40 – DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedures
- 49 CFR Part 382 – FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Use and Testing
- FMCSA post-accident testing decision criteria & timeframes
DOT rules require employers to determine whether post-accident testing is needed, attempt tests
within required time windows (alcohol within 8 hours, drug within 32 hours), and document all
attempts and results.
Who Should Purchase This Service?
- Motor carriers involved in DOT-recordable crashes
- Owner-operators who must meet FMCSA post-accident requirements
- Carriers facing insurance or legal review after an incident
- Companies without an in-house testing coordinator
Frequently Asked Questions
Are post-accident tests always required after a crash?
No — testing is based on DOT criteria (fatality, citation + tow, citation + injury, etc.).
How fast must post-accident alcohol tests be completed?
DOT expects alcohol tests within 8 hours of the accident, with documentation if delayed.
How fast must post-accident drug tests be completed?
DOT expects drug tests within 32 hours of the accident.
Is this service 24/7?
Many sites offer extended or 24/7 availability; actual coverage may vary by location
(you can adjust this text to match your operations).
Are results reported to Clearinghouse?
Positive or refusal-type results may require Clearinghouse reporting. We can guide you,
but reporting is typically done by the MRO or employer.