How do I know if a company’s drivers fall into the DOT-FMCSA required drug/alcohol program?
The criteria for the FMCSA drug/alcohol program includes drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) used in interstate or intrastate commerce that:
- Have a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more inclusive of a towed unit with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds.
- Have a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more;
- Are designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver; or
- Are transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring the vehicle to be placarded.