Key Reasons for DOT SAP Substance Abuse Evaluations

If you work in a safety-sensitive transportation-based job, like driving a commercial truck, then staying in compliance with drug and alcohol rules isn’t just important, it’s required by law. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has strict regulations in place to make sure people in these positions aren’t using substances that could impact their ability to do the job safely. When something goes wrong, that’s where the SAP evaluation comes in.

The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is the perso...