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DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Services
Department Of Transportation Certified Collector

ODACS, Inc. is a DOT Certified Collector agency registered
with the National Qualified Collector Registry (NQCR).

DOT Drug and Alcohol Programs

Here is a simple break down of rules/regulations (49 CFR Part 40 Rules)

Amphetamines
Cocaine
Marijuana
Opiates
PCP

DOT Physicals
On Site Services

FMCA

Hold a Commercial Drivers License and drive vehicles of over 26,001 GVWR

Drive tow trucks with combined GVWR rating 26,001 lbs. or more, inclusive of
towed unit with a GVWR or more than 10,000 lbs.

Drive DOT placarded vehicles under hazardous material regulations

Drive vehicles designed to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver.

For a more detailed information regarding 49 CFR Part 40 please go to the following web site:
www.fmcsa.dot.gov or feel free to give us a call. (Toll Free 1-888-528-5781)

Also Available

DOT Testing

All collectors are trained in accordance with DOT regulations. We provide both On-Site and
Mobile Testing. Our Collection sites are secure and comfortable facilities that allow for a
confidential drug test collection. The DOT drug screen is a urine test for five drugs of abuse.

Random Programs

DOT 49 CFR Part 40 drug and alcohol testing regulations

The DOT's Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs, 49
CFR Part 40, tells all parties who conduct drug and alcohol test required by DOT agency
regulations how to conduct these tests and what procedures to use. The requirements apply
to transportation employers, safety-sensitive transportation employees and service agents.

DOT requires that 50% of company drivers to be tested for drug abuse and 10% of company
drivers to be tested for alcohol abuse.

ODACS DOT Compliance Programs

5 Panel DOT Drug Screen (NIDA Certified Lab)
Certified Medical Review Physician
DOT Certified Collectors
EBT (Evidential Breath Tester)
Computer Generated Random Pool/Consortium Selections
Supervisor Training Includes:
Reasonable Suspicion Training and Certification
Sample Policy
Supervisor Training Manual

DOT Physicals
On-Site Testing

Also Available:

Alcohol Testing

Our "BAT"s, Breath Alcohol Technicians, are certified to follow DOT regulations, which are the
most stringent in the industry, as well as the manufacturer's proper usage of breath alcohol
testing equipment. A donor simply breaths into the breath testing device, and their level of
breath alcohol is immediately determined and the results printed. Each machine is maintained
with the highest standards for accuracy. The evidentiary breath testing equipment has an
accuracy rate near 100% and uses the same methodology used by law enforcement agencies.

HAZMAT Fingerprinting

HAZMAT Threat Assessment Program (Only available at our Cape Girardeau office.)

Background Checks Now Required for Hazmat Truck Drivers

As part of its Hazmat Threat Assessment Program, the Transportation Security Administration
(TSA) now requires the collection of biographical information and fingerprints from applicants
who wish to obtain a new Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) on their state-issued
Commercial Driver's License (CDL). This requirement became effective for new HME applicants
on January 31, 2005. Individuals who wish to renew or transfer an existing HME may begin
submitting biographical information and fingerprints with their HME application as early as
March 31, 2005, but this information will be required as of May 31, 2005.

This program does not apply to applicants for or holders of a CDL who do not wish to hold an
Hazardous Materials Endorsement.

TSA implemented the Hazmat Threat Assessment Program to meet the requirements of the
USA PATRIOT Act (PDF 848KB), which prohibits states from issuing a Hazmat endorsement on
a CDL without first determining whether or not an individual seeking to transport hazardous
materials poses a security risk.

TSA requires commercial drivers who seek to apply for, renew or transfer an HME on their
state-issued CDL to undergo a security threat assessment. This assesment includes a
fingerprint-based FBI criminal history records check, an intelligence-related check and
immigration status verification.

For more information about HAZMAT Fingerprinting, please visit www.hazprints.com.

DOT Drug & Alcohol Programs FAQ's

What is the difference between a DOT random testing pool and a NON-DOT random
testing pool?
For motor carriers, a DOT random testing pool can only include drivers who drive in the United
States who are governed by the regulations in 49CFR382 and 40. A NON-DOT random testing
pool consists of any person that does not drive in the United States, but is required by
Company Policy to be part of a random drug and alcohol program.

What makes the random program random?
The names of all the eligible drivers in each company are placed in our computerized random
generator. No one has control over which drivers are chosen.

What makes the random program random?
The names of all the eligible drivers in each company are placed in our computerized random
generator. No one has control over which drivers are chosen.

What is a Consortium for the purpose of random testing?
A Consortium is a group of companies or individual drivers pooled together to meet the
required drug and alcohol random testing rates.

What do I do if my driver tests positive on, or refuses, a DOT random test?
Refer to 49 CFR Part 40, Subpart O. The following steps must be taken:

The driver must see a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). The SAP will determine
if the driver needs treatment. If the SAP recommends treatment, the driver must
complete the required treatment before driving into the U.S. again.

The driver must complete a DOT return-to-duty test that is verified negative
before he/she drives into the U.S. again.

The driver must complete any follow-up testing that the SAP recommends (if any).

Note: Star Drug Testing will remind you in advance of any follow-up tests that are scheduled
for your drivers (provided that Star Drug Testing is supplied with these dates).

What happens if I hire a driver who's tested positive in the last 2 years?
First, check to see what action has been taken by the previous employers since the positive
test. It is now your responsibility to ensure that the necessary steps are completed. [See
the question: What do I do if my driver tests positive on, or refuses, a DOT random test? for
an outline of the necessary steps when a driver tests positive on, or refuses, a random
test.]

When is a Post-Accident test required and how do I book the test?
This is a very time-sensitive issue. Please call immediately if you need guidance. Refer to
49CFR382.303.

When can a 'reasonable suspicion' test be done according to DOT regulations?
Refer to 49CFR382.307 and 49CFR382.603. When a trained drug & alcohol supervisor
observes a driver, and fully documents suspicious behavior occurring immediately before,
during, or immediately after the driver performs safety-sensitive duties, he/she may then
proceed with the appropriate drug or alcohol test.

For more information about DOT's Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance click here.

For more information about DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, click here.

Safety Performance

What is Safety Performance?
Research the backgroud of the applicant through past employers, getting their accident
records, ticket information, disqualifications and violation while in the employment with the
company. Also, the previous employer provides information on any substnce or alcohol abues
problems and any testing that was done or denied.

In doing this I have devised a form for the previous employer to fill out to make the process
easier and quicker. The respone time is usually withing two weeks.

After all information is gatherd and documented, I compile a file for the new employer ready
for the cabinet or DOT review.

WHAT WE DO!

Provide you with the Driver's Rights: DOT requires driver being notified of their rights.

Provide you with a driver application with space for 10 years previous employer history.
DOT requires 3 years previous employer history in file and application to 10 years.

Driver's Written Authorization: Release form to obtain information from previous
employers and other background checks you request.

Provide an MVR form to be signed by the applicant: To release driving record from each
state to receive any violation and accidents.

Provide Request forms for the previous employer to fill out. We will send them this form
and receive the past three year's history on applicant.

Provide a Record of Previous Employers Contacted: This record states the way in which
we contacted each employer and the date we received it back.

Provide a Record of Failure to Obtain Require Safety Information: If employer fails to
respond to our inquiry.

Provide an Applicant Request to Review Safety Information Form: Applicant completes
the request to release information.

Provide the Complete Information in 30 days or less and place in a presentable file, ready
and in compliance for your completed SAFETY PERFORMANCE FILE.

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Please note: In the event that ODACS is subpoenaed to court for
testimony, an hourly fee plus mileage will be charged.