DOT Substance Abuse Professional

Safety-Sensitive Position Employees

This applies when you are employed in a Department of Transportation or Nuclear Plant and have safety-sensitive position that falls under the:

  • FMCSA - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

  • FAA - Federal Aviation Administration

  • USCG - United States Coast Guard

  • FRA - Federal Railroad Administration

  • PHMSA - Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

  • FTA - Federal Transit Administration

  • Nuclear Regulatory Agency (NRA)

In order for you to be considered for return to any DOT safety-sensitive role in the transportation industry or be hired by a different DOT-covered employer you must successfully complete the DOT return-to-duty process. This will require the involvement of a DOT qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).