Drug and Alcohol Regulations
STAT America recommends that all DOT employers obtain a copy of the regulations for their review and records. 49 CFR part 40, Subpart B addresses the employer's responsibility for meeting all applicable requirements and procedures, including stand-down policy and the requirement to request and provide previous drug and alcohol records. Click here to access the Drug and Alcohol Regulations on the DOT Web site.

Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Rates
Current random drug and alcohol testing rates established within DOT's Operating Administrations (OAs). Click here to access the current Random Testing Rates on the DOT Web site.

DOT Agency Conforming Rules
Six DOT Agencies (the Federal Transit Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Research and Special Programs Administration, and Coast Guard) have issued conforming rules. These rules amend their drug and alcohol testing rules to make them consistent with the new Part 40. Click here to access the Conforming Rules on the DOT Web site.

Questions and Answers
Check back to this section often for clarification of 49 CFR Part 40 in a question and answer format. Click here to access the Question and Answer section on the DOT Web site.

Please feel free to contact STAT America with any questions at (888) 644-7828. STAT America's background screening division, HRPLUS, complies with the new DOT revision by providing employers with the applicant's previous drug and alcohol records upon request. For more information about this service, contact HRPLUS at 800-332-PLUS.