Alcohol & Controlled Substance Testing For Bus Drivers

A program to assist BOCES and subscribing component school districts in complying with the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. This act requires the testing of all CDL drivers who drive a commercial motor vehicle and perform a safety sensitive function. The service provides participating districts with a model policy and administrative procedures, required reasonable suspicion training for supervisors, employee training regarding policy and procedures and coordination of required testing through a third party contractor. Also provided is a list of Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP's) for evaluating an employee testing positive for alcohol or controlled substances and the maintenance of all records regarding alcohol and controlled substances testing.

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FHWA - Office of Motor Carriers