You absolutely can, as long as you have the desire and tools to complete the Return To Duty Process, work with a DOT Qualified SAP & remain in compliance going forward.  For more information read a more detailed explanation here 

Yes, if you operate in a DOT defined safety-sensitive role and you failed or missed a drug or alcohol test, you will need the assistance of a substance abuse professional (SAP) before you will be eligible to take a return to duty test.

As your designated SAP, I perform an initial evaluation and provide you with recommendations for education or treatment. Once you complete the recommended education or treatment program, I meet with you again to determine compliance and establish a follow-up testing plan.

The current promotional price is $475 with code SAVE50. The regular price is $525. The fee includes your initial SAP evaluation, follow-up SAP evaluation, required SAP reports, and applicable Clearinghouse updates. Any recommended education or treatment and the Return-to-Duty test are separate costs.

While this may seem expensive, every day out of duty costs a driver an average of $300. Our program is less than two days of your potential earnings! Investing in yourself by participating in our RTD program demonstrates your commitment to your career and financial well-being.

Don’t let more days slip by; the path back to duty is more affordable than you think!

How long it takes to complete the RTD process depends on each individual case. Simple situations can be resolved in as quickly as four days. More complicated cases may take much longer. After our initial assessment together, we will have a better idea of what your individual timeline will look like.

Yes! According to Federal Register Number 2021-21928 as of 11/8/2021 your license is subject to downgrade by the state you are licensed in if you do not resolve your violation. We have heard from several clients that some states are already in compliance with this ruling but all states will are required to participate by 2024.

Full ruling can be found here: https://www.regulations.gov/document/FMCSA-2017-0330-0036

Please visit https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register

Visit https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Resource/Index/Designate-SAP for instructions. Be sure to select the correct SAP.

No. Nothing has changed for DOT drug testing or DOT violations.

An executive directive signed by President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to move forward with a review of marijuana’s classification. That directive did not reschedule marijuana, did not change federal law, and did not modify any DOT regulations.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has confirmed that:
• Marijuana (THC) remains a prohibited substance
• DOT drug tests still include THC
• A positive THC test is still a DOT violation
• Medical or state-legal marijuana does not override DOT rules

Because DOT regulations have not changed, this directive does not affect existing violations, near-term tests, SAP requirements, or Clearinghouse records.

Until DOT completes a formal rulemaking process — which has not occurred — all current rules remain fully in effect.

The return to duty test must be scheduled by an employer, future employer, or a designated testing administrator.

You cannot take this test on your own or request it as a walk-in.

For a full explanation of how Step 5 works, see:
DOT return to duty test (Step 5) explained
https://dotsap.com/dot-return-to-duty-test-step-5-how-it-works-and-how-to-get-it-done

No. Step 6 follow-up testing only begins once you are working in a safety-sensitive role.

It cannot be completed in advance or expedited before employment.

For a full explanation of Step 6, see:
DOT Step 6 follow-up testing explained
https://dotsap.com/dot-step-6-follow-up-testing-what-it-actually-requires

Some employers have internal policies that do not allow drivers with an active violation.

This is not a DOT requirement. Step 6 cannot be completed before working, so these policies typically mean the company is not hiring drivers in the return to duty process.

The practical next step is to pursue employers that are open to second-chance or SAP drivers.

For a full explanation of Step 6, see:
DOT Step 6 follow-up testing explained
https://dotsap.com/dot-step-6-follow-up-testing-what-it-actually-requires

Yes. You may pay in full or, if eligible, select a pay-over-time option through Afterpay, Zip, Affirm, or Klarna. Availability, approval, and terms are determined by the payment provider and shown before you confirm payment.

DOT requires the SAP to determine the appropriate education or treatment individually after the initial evaluation. Because the recommendation must be based on the individual’s circumstances, the type, provider, and cost cannot be known in advance. DOT rules also generally require the SAP to remain financially independent from any provider receiving the referral.

Important: A compliant SAP should not promise a predetermined education or treatment requirement before completing the initial evaluation.

Regulatory basis: 49 CFR §40.293 and §40.299.