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Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)

How do you get your driver back in the truck after being prohibited from driving ANY commercial motor vehicle (or non-CDL equipment)?

They must complete the return-to-duty process – which begins with talking to a SAP. 

SAP stands for Substance Abuse Professional, which is a certified professional, or doctor, who has been specifically trained in the drug testing policies and procedures of the DOT.

Our SAP Program is customized for each person, split into two major sections: time spent on the return-to-duty process and time to finish the follow-up testing program.

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As of November 18, 2024, having a “prohibited” Clearinghouse status will result in losing or being denied a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or commercial learner’s permit (CLP).

CDL Clearinghouse Stats (March 2025)

Return to Duty Process

If a CDL/CLP holder has a drug and alcohol program violation recorded in the Clearinghouse, the CDL/CLP holder must be removed from safety-sensitive functions, including operating a commercial motor vehicle, until the return-to-duty (RTD) process is completed. Select milestones of a driver’s RTD process are recorded in the Clearinghouse.

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So, where do I begin?

STEP 1:
SAP Request Sent
The employer provides the driver with a list of DOT-qualified SAPs, as required by § 40.287. The driver selects their SAP from this list or based on their own research.
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STEP 2:
SAP Designated
The designated SAP initially evaluates the driver.
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STEP 3:
Initial SAP Assessment Complete
The SAP provides the employer with recommendations for education/treatment. After the driver completes the education/treatment, the SAP re-evaluates the driver to determine compliance and establish a follow-up testing plan.
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STEP 4:
Driver Determined Eligible for RTD Test
The driver must be sent for an RTD test by his or her current employer.
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STEP 5:
RTD Test with Negative Result
The driver is no longer prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions once they have a negative RTD test result.
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STEP 6:
Follow-up Testing Plan Completed
The driver is no longer prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions once they have a negative RTD test result.
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What do Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs) do?

SAPs assess employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and make referrals for the below items prior to that individual being able to return to safety-sensitive functions.

  • education
  • treatment
  • follow-up testing
  • rehabilitation
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DOT SAP - Melissa Irwin. Melissa is a Certified DOT SAP and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) ready to help you return to work safely.

Melissa Irwin

DOT Substance Abuse Professional

Melissa is a Certified DOT SAP and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) ready to help you return to work safely.

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