Wisconsin Drug Testing Consortium facilitates post-accident drug testing

While it is a safe bet that drivers covered by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations will need a post-accident drug test, that is not the case in every situation. Wisconsin Drug Testing Consortium (WDTC), which offers comprehensive CDL drug test services, assists carriers and owner-operator consortiums with other drug testing services that meet DOT requirements.

The presence of a citation issued as a result of the accident is the primary differentiating point in determining whether or not a driverneeds a post-accident drug test. The following is a breakdown of scenarios detailing when a post-accident drug test must be performed by the employer:

• Fatality as a result of the accident – Yes, regardless of whether or not a citation was issued to the driver
• Bodily injury with immediate medical treatment away from the scene – Yes if there was a citation issued; no if there was no citation issued
• Disabling damage to any motor vehicle requiring tow away – Yes if there was a citation issued; no if there was no citation issued

Other testing scenarios beyond a post-accident drug test

In addition to the post-accident drug test scenarios above, CDL drivers are subject to other tests as mandated by the DOT.

Random – CDL drivers must submit to random testing throughout the year. A self-employed driver must participate as a member of a consortium.

Reasonable suspicion – Drivers who appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol are subject to immediate testing.

Return-to-duty – These tests are required for drivers who tested positive, refused or otherwise were in violation of testing requirements. This test is directly observed.

Follow-up – These tests are an extension of the return-to-duty tests and can be extended for up to four years.

While there can be a lot of variables when it comes to determining if a post-accident drug test is needed, WDTC can help make sure you are meeting requirements.

About Wisconsin Drug Testing Consortium

Wisconsin Drug Testing Consortium is an accredited, Certified Third Party Administrator (C-TPA), and specializes in Consortium Management; a variety of drug testing methods, including urine, hair and fingernails; post-accident testing; pre-employment drug tests; criminal background checks; supervisor training programs to keep employees compliant with DOT regulations; pre-employment DOT physicals; and paternity DNA testing. Headquartered in Green Bay, WDTC also has offices in Appleton, Fond du Lac and Madison, Wisconsin. Call 888-784-8842 or visit www.widrugtesting.com for more information.

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