Drug & Alcohol – Pre-Employment Drug Test
Drug & Alcohol – Pre-Employment Drug Test is the mandatory DOT drug test
required before any CDL driver can perform safety-sensitive functions. We schedule
a DOT-certified urine drug test at a nearby collection site and provide results through an
FMCSA-compliant MRO (Medical Review Officer).
Drug & Alcohol – Pre-Employment Drug Test
FMCSA requires all CDL employers to ensure each new driver completes a
DOT Pre-Employment Drug Test before performing any safety-sensitive work.
FleetXceed handles the full process: test scheduling, collection site management, lab review,
and reporting through a certified Medical Review Officer (MRO).
- DOT-certified pre-employment urine drug test (49 CFR Part 40)
- Nationwide collection site scheduling
- MRO-reviewed test results
- Compliance documentation for FMCSA audits
DOT-Compliant
Meets FMCSA requirements for new CDL drivers under 49 CFR Part 382.
Nationwide Sites
Access to 15,000+ DOT-approved collection facilities.
Fast Results
Results reviewed by an MRO and delivered securely.
Service Overview
Before a CDL driver can:
- Drive a commercial motor vehicle,
- Perform safety-sensitive tasks, or
- Enter the FMCSA random testing pool,
They must pass a DOT Pre-Employment Drug Test. This service ensures proper setup,
scheduling, testing, MRO review, and secure delivery of results.
What’s Included
- DOT 5-panel urine drug test (per 49 CFR Part 40)
- Collection site scheduling near the driver’s location
- Electronic CCF (Custody & Control Form)
- Certified laboratory processing (HHS-certified labs)
- MRO review & verified results
- Driver medical & compliance verification (optional)
- Audit-ready documentation for your compliance files
What You Will Receive
1. Pre-Employment Test Result (MRO Verified)
- Negative, Positive, Refusal, or Cancelled test outcome
- Documentation suitable for FMCSA audits
2. Compliance Checklist for New Drivers
- Next steps for Clearinghouse queries
- Instructions for adding the driver to your random pool
- Reasonable Suspicion & DER training recommendations
3. Testing Records
- Copy of testing documentation
- Retention requirements per DOT guidelines
How It Works
- Purchase the Pre-Employment Test service.
- Submit driver information via our secure onboarding form.
- We schedule the test at an approved collection site.
- Driver completes the test using the electronic CCF.
- Lab processes sample and sends results to the MRO.
- MRO delivers verified results to FleetXceed → then to you.
- Driver becomes eligible for safety-sensitive work (upon negative result).
Regulatory Compliance
This test is required under:
- 49 CFR Part 40 – DOT Testing Procedures
- 49 CFR Part 382 – FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Regulations
- DOT 5-Panel Drug Testing Regulations
- FMCSA Pre-Employment Testing Requirements
A driver may not perform any safety-sensitive functions until a verified
negative test result is on record.
Who Needs a Pre-Employment Drug Test?
- New CDL drivers being hired
- Owner-operators beginning DOT operations
- Drivers returning after 30+ days off duty
- Carriers adding new safety-sensitive positions
- Drivers switching carriers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is alcohol testing required for pre-employment?
No — only drug testing is required for pre-employment under FMCSA rules.
How long does it take to receive results?
Typically 24–72 hours after the driver completes the test.
Can a driver begin work before results come back?
No — a negative result must be received first.
Is Clearinghouse included?
Clearinghouse queries are separate, but we offer this as an add-on.
What happens if a driver tests positive?
They must complete the DOT Return-to-Duty process with a SAP (Substance Abuse Professional).