Even small businesses that conduct part of their business over U.S. roadways must comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. However, federal law is dense, confusing, and often very dull reading. Because of this, many small business owners wonder whether their business must comply with DOT test requirements for pre-employment, post-accident, and random drug and alcohol testing.

US Compliance Consortium, the most trusted DOT compliance experts in Phoenix, AZ, are here to answer several common questions below:

• Are Small Companies Exempt? No, even small companies with only a few trucks must comply with DOT test requirements for alcohol and drug testing, including trucks used to deliver materials to worksites or products to buyers. Fleet size does not matter.
• Are Companies Who Lease Drivers Exempt? No, even companies who do not hire their drivers but rather lease them from another source must satisfy DOT compliance measures.
• Which Drivers Require Testing? Any driver who requires a CDL to operate a vehicle must submit to drug testing within 32 hours of a DOT accident, and to alcohol testing within 8 hours of a DOT accident.
• What Other Circumstances Require Testing? Testing must also occur randomly, before employment begins, upon reasonable suspicion, upon return to duty, and as a follow-up to a drug or alcohol violation.
• How Can Small Companies Comply With Random Testing? Testing is expensive and painstaking. A good solution is to join a consortium of other small companies that guarantees DOT compliance and takes care of all required record keeping.

US Compliance Consortium can help you create a drug-free workplace and comply with all Department of Transportation testing requirements. They have been helping small businesses develop programs that meet their needs for over two decades. If you have questions about DOT compliance, visit them online or call (602) 765-2200 to speak to a knowledgeable professional.